2017年5月2日 · Two of these components—Golgi tendon organ (GTO) and muscle spindle—belong to the nervous system and function to influence movement. Two important proprioceptors that play a role in flexibility, the GTO and muscle spindle work together reflexively to regulate muscle stiffness.

Science; Anatomy and Physiology; Anatomy and Physiology questions and answers; Which of the following describes a Golgi tendon organ?Group of answer choicessensitive to increases in muscular tensionmonitors changes in muscle lengthruns parallel to extrafusal muscle fiberslocated within intrafusal muscle fibers

Question: 42. What is the function of the Golgi tendon organ? A. To detect changes in the length of muscle fiber B. To minimize potential stored energy in the muscle tissue C. To maximize potential stored energy in the muscle tissue D. - To prevent excessive muscle stretch or tension through inhibitory mechanisms

Which statement best describes a characteristic functional difference between a Golgi tendon organ and a muscle spindle?a. Signals arising from Golgi tendon organs do not contribute to conscious proprioceptionb. The signals from a Golgi tendon organ are conducted along sensory fibers that conduct more rapidly than those of the muscle ...

Identify the specific role of each afferent nerve type (1a, 1b, and others) and their associated receptors in the muscle and tendon structures. Correct combination with Golgi tendon organ is 1b afferent.

A Golgi tendon organ may be classified as Check all that apply. visceral sensory receptor proprioceptor mechanoreceptor noreceptor nociceptor interoceptor special sensory receptor exteroceptor somatic sensory receptor Four * The receptive field of a sensory receptor refers to the number of different stimuli to which the receptor is sensitive the size of stimulus the …

Question: Desensitization of the Golgi tendon organ in plyometric training consists of which of the following?Select one:a. Decreases the stimulation threshold for muscular inhibitionb. Promotes steady force productionc. Promotes decreased force productiond. Increases stimulation threshold for muscular inhibition

Science; Anatomy and Physiology; Anatomy and Physiology questions and answers; IncorrectQuestion 4 Which of the following is true regarding the Golgi tendon organ?    It is located within the muscle tissue.      It is activated by deep pressure within a joint.     It may have a protective function during movement. …

Question: Which mechanoreceptor will elicit muscular relaxation as a safety response to a high amount of tension?Select one:a. Muscle fibersb. Golgi tendon organc. Sarcomeresd. Muscle spindles

The stretch reflex involves a receptor called the Golgi tendon organ. is activated when a smooth muscle lengthens. is important in regulating muscle length. is voluntary. is an example of a polysynaptic reflex.