The Golgi tendon reflex
A)helps to overcome pain.
B)aids in sending sensory information to the muscles.
C)prevents skeletal muscles from tensing excessively.
D)prevents muscles from contracting.
E)helps to gain balance through a complex series of muscular contractions.

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The Golgi tendon reflex is a protective mechanism that prevents skeletal muscles from tensing excessively by causing the muscle to relax when tension in the tendon becomes too great. This helps prevent injury to the muscle or tendon.

The Golgi Tendon Reflex