A physician who asks you to cross your legs and then taps just below the knee is testing your ____ reflexes.
A) constriction
B) slow
C) stretch
D) fast

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The physician is testing the stretch reflex, which is a type of deep tendon reflex. Crossed leg position accentuates the stretch of the quadriceps muscle, and the tap just below the knee causes a reflex contraction of the quadriceps muscle, which leads to extension of the lower leg. This reflex is important for maintaining posture and balance. Thus, the correct answer is C, stretch reflexes.

A Physician Who Asks You to Cross Your Legs and Then