Reciprocal innervation of reflexes between antagonistic muscle pairs
A) is the usual basis of coordinated contractions.
B) is the means by which rods prevent cones from being stimulated.
C) refers to the lens adjustments that bring about precise focusing onto the retina.
D) explains the mechanism for the operation of the calcium pump.
E) is a protective function only.

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Reciprocal innervation is a process where the contraction of one muscle is accompanied by the relaxation of its antagonist muscle, allowing for coordinated movement.

Reciprocal Innervation of Reflexes Between Antagonistic Muscle Pairs