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Golgi tendon organs Flashcards

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What is the role of the Golgi tendon organs

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Detect muscle tension

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Describe the process

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Muscle tension, IB afferents activated, enter spinal cord via dorsal root, inhibitory neurons inhibit alpha motor neurons, which decreases muscle tension

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