Peggy lifted a heavy box. As a result of the increased muscle tension, she will have activation of _____.
A) the Golgi tendon organ
B) smooth muscles
C) the stretch reflex
D) her ballistic muscles

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The Golgi tendon organ is responsible for detecting changes in muscle tension and helps to prevent muscles from tearing or becoming injured. When Peggy lifts a heavy box, there will be increased muscle tension which will activate the Golgi tendon organ in order to prevent injury. Smooth muscles are not involved in this process, the stretch reflex is a response to a rapid stretch of a muscle, and ballistic muscles are involved in rapid, explosive movements.

Peggy Lifted a Heavy Box