Which of the following is true about the Golgi tendon organ (GTO) ?
A) Maximum GTO activation occurs before maximum voluntary contraction.
B) GTO inhibition of the agonist alpha motor neuron causes immediate muscle relaxation via the GTO reflex.
C) Effectiveness of the contract-relax technique for stretching is dependent on GTO input.
D) GTO conveys information via a type IIa afferent to the spinal cord.
E) All of the above are true statements.
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