Which of the following mechanoreceptors is responsible for conveying information regarding muscle tension?

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Golgi tendon organs are specialized receptors located at the junction between tendons and muscle fibers that detect changes in muscle tension or force. They are responsible for conveying information regarding muscle tension to the central nervous system. The other choices are not specific to muscle tension detection. Ruffini receptors respond to skin stretch, Pacinian corpuscles respond to vibration, and free nerve endings are involved in detecting a variety of stimuli, including pain and temperature.

Which of the Following Mechanoreceptors Is Responsible for Conveying Information