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Which Scenario Would Result In Reflex Contraction Of Extensors Muscles Of Right Leg ?

Which scenario would result in reflex contraction of the extensor muscles of the right leg?       a.      Increasing the frequency of action potentials from muscle spindles in flexor muscles of the right leg.       b.      Dropping a hammer on the right big toe.       c.      Increasing frequency of action potentials from Golgi tendon organs in the extensor muscles of the right leg.       d.      Stepping on a tack with the left foot.       e.      Stretching the flexor muscles in the right leg.
Wed, 11 Dec 2013
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C. Increasing frequency of action potential from golgi tendon organs in extensor muscle of the right leg
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Which Scenario Would Result In Reflex Contraction Of Extensors Muscles Of Right Leg ?

C. Increasing frequency of action potential from golgi tendon organs in extensor muscle of the right leg