In response to a tendon being stretched excessively,a tendon organ initiates a somatic spinal reflex that causes
1)contraction of the agonist muscle.
2)relaxation of the antagonist muscle.
3)contraction of the antagonist muscle.
4)relaxation of the agonist muscle.
A)1 only
B)2 only
C)3 only
D)4 only
E)3 and 4

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The tendon organ reflex, also known as the Golgi tendon reflex, causes relaxation of the agonist muscle and contraction of the antagonist muscle to prevent damage from excessive tension.

In Response to a Tendon Being Stretched Excessively,a Tendon Organ