Choose the term that describes the sensory receptor that inhibits tension development in a muscle and initiates tension development in the antagonist muscles.

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The Golgi tendon organ is a proprioceptive sensory receptor organ that senses changes in muscle tension. It is involved in the reflex action that inhibits tension development in an actively contracting muscle and initiates tension development in antagonist muscles to prevent damage from excessive force.

Choose the Term That Describes the Sensory Receptor That Inhibits