What is the purpose of alpha-gamma coactivation?
A) Prevents simultaneous activation of fast twitch and slow twitch muscles.
B) Coordinates reciprocal reflex innervation.
C) Coordinates the actions of the basal ganglia and cerebellum.
D) Maintain muscle spindle sensitivity when extrafusal muscle fibers contract.
E) Prevents contraction of an antagonist muscle when the agonist is contracting.
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