Sam is curling very heavy weights and suddenly drops them. Which reflex forced this action by Sam to prevent tendon damage?
A) Muscle spindle reflex
B) Golgi tendon reflex
C) Gamma motor reflex
D) Withdrawal reflex
E) Alpha motor neuron reflex

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The Golgi tendon reflex helps prevent damage to the tendons by causing muscle relaxation when a muscle exerts too much force. This reflex was responsible for Sam dropping the weights to avoid tendon injury.

Sam Is Curling Very Heavy Weights and Suddenly Drops Them