Spinal interneurons inhibit antagonist motor neurons in a process called
A) reverberating circuits.
B) a crossed extensor reflex.
C) reciprocal inhibition.
D) a stretch reflex.
E) a tendon reflex.

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Reciprocal inhibition is the process where spinal interneurons inhibit antagonist motor neurons to allow smooth movement by preventing opposing muscles from contracting simultaneously.

Spinal Interneurons Inhibit Antagonist Motor Neurons in a Process Called