Anaphy of Muscles Spindles Flashcards by ANTONIETTE PACPACO

Q

It detects the degree of tension generated by a muscle.

A

Golgi tendon organs (GTOs)

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Q

Increased force generated by a skeletal muscle triggers increased GTO activity. True or false

A

True

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Q

If the degree of force generation becomes too high, the GTO triggers the contracted muscle to relax and the antagonist to contract. True or false

A

True

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Q

Golgi tendon organs are located in the muscle belly. True or false

A

False; GTO is located at tendons, while muscle spindle is located at the muscle belly

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