The Golgi tendon organ is a type of mechanoreceptor found in tendons and ligaments.Action potentials from this structure inhibit spinal cord motor neurons.The main function of this structure is to
A) monitor the force of muscle contraction.
B) provide information about deep pressure.
C) innervate muscles.
D) activate the Golgi apparatus within muscle cells.
E) signal muscle contraction.
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