A person picks up a heavy suitcase in order to estimate its weight and reflexively drops it.Which of the following receptors has initiated this reflex?
A) bulbous corpuscle
B) tendon organ
C) lamellae corpuscle
D) free nerve ending

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The tendon organ senses the tension produced in a muscle when it is contracted or stretched, providing information about muscle tension and stretch, which enables the body to make reflex adjustments to avoid overstretching or damaging the muscle. Dropping the suitcase in this scenario is a reflex reaction triggered by the tendon organ's stimulation, which provides information about the heavy weight and the potential damage it could cause to the muscles.

A Person Picks Up a Heavy Suitcase in Order to Estimate