Which is NOT true about reflexes initiated by muscle spindle activation?
A) They have a monosynaptic component.
B) They result in activation of alpha motor neurons.
C) They result in activation of extrafusal muscle fibers.
D) The "knee-jerk" reflex is an example.
E) They inhibit the activation of muscles that are stretched.

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Reflexes initiated by muscle spindle activation do not inhibit the activation of muscles that are stretched. Instead, they typically cause the stretched muscle to contract, which helps alleviate the stretch.

Which Is NOT True About Reflexes Initiated by Muscle Spindle