The stretch reflex is used clinically to assess which of the following?
A)Integrity of the corticospinal tract
B)Function of the vestibulo-ocular reflex
C)Level of activity of the gamma motor system
D)Function of the vestibular system

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The stretch reflex is a monosynaptic reflex arc that involves the activation of muscle spindles and the contraction of muscle fibers. The gamma motor system, which regulates the sensitivity of muscle spindles, plays a crucial role in the stretch reflex. Therefore, the stretch reflex can be used clinically to assess the level of activity of the gamma motor system. A decrease or absence of the stretch reflex suggests a dysfunction in the gamma motor system.

The Stretch Reflex Is Used Clinically to Assess Which of the Following