Which of the following are responsible for reciprocal inhibition?
A) sensory neurons
B) motor neurons
C) interneurons in the spinal cord
D) extensor neurons
E) none of the above

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Reciprocal inhibition refers to the process of inhibiting antagonist muscles during movement. This is accomplished by interneurons in the spinal cord that receive signals from both sensory and motor neurons and inhibit the activity of antagonist muscles through inhibitory connections with their motor neurons. Therefore, option C is responsible for reciprocal inhibition.

Which of the Following Are Responsible for Reciprocal Inhibition