Alpha motor neurons receive input from
A) muscle spindles only.
B) Golgi tendon organs only.
C) spinal interneurons only.
D) muscle spindles,Golgi tendon organs,and spinal interneurons.

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Alpha motor neurons receive input from different sources, including muscle spindles, Golgi tendon organs, and spinal interneurons. Muscle spindles provide information about muscle length, Golgi tendon organs provide information about muscle tension, and spinal interneurons facilitate the integration and coordination of motor output. Therefore, the best choice is D, which includes all three sources of input.

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