A monosynaptic reflex that monitors and regulates skeletal muscle length is a _____ reflex.
A)withdrawal
B)flexor
C)Golgi tendon
D)stretch
E)hypoactive

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A stretch reflex is a monosynaptic reflex that monitors and regulates skeletal muscle length in response to stretching. It involves the activation of sensory neurons called muscle spindles, which detect changes in muscle length, and the activation of motor neurons, which cause the muscle to contract and resist the stretching. Withdrawal, flexor, and Golgi tendon reflexes are all polysynaptic reflexes that involve multiple synapses and interneurons. Hypoactive reflexes refer to a reduction or absence of reflex activity, which is not specific to any particular type of reflex.

A Monosynaptic Reflex That Monitors and Regulates Skeletal Muscle Length