Which of the following proprioceptors contain dendrites of slowly adapting sensory neurons?
1) muscle spindles
2) tendon organs
3) joint kinesthetic receptors
A) 1 only
B) 2 only
C) 3 only
D) 1 and 2

Question

Which of the following proprioceptors contain dendrites of slowly adapting sensory neurons? 
1) muscle spindles
2) tendon organs
3) joint kinesthetic receptors
A) 1 only
B) 2 only
C) 3 only
D) 1 and 2

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Muscle spindles and tendon organs contain dendrites of slowly adapting sensory neurons, which are crucial for detecting stretch in muscles and tension in tendons, respectively, providing continuous feedback on muscle length and tension for posture and movement adjustments.

Which of the Following Proprioceptors Contain Dendrites of Slowly Adapting