Spinal interneurons prevent muscle antagonists from interfering with an intended movement by
A) initiating a crossed extensor reflex.
B) initiating a stretch reflex.
C) initiating a tendon reflex.
D) the process of reciprocal inhibition.
E) activating reverberating circuits.

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The process of reciprocal inhibition involves the inhibition of motor neurons that control the antagonist muscles to the intended movement, allowing for the smooth execution of the movement without interference from opposing muscles.

Spinal Interneurons Prevent Muscle Antagonists from Interfering with an Intended