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gonzo233

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on: Jun 22, 2018
When ______________ are active, intrafusal muscle fibers become shorter and hence become much more sensitive to changes in muscle length.
 
  a. gamma motor neurons
  b. extrafusal muscle fibers
  c. alpha motor neurons
  d. intrafusal muscle fibers

Question 2

If asked to move your leg, this response takes longer to complete than if you move your leg in response to what feels like a spider crawling on it. When you respond to the imaginary spider, this response:
 
  a. is reflexive and does not need to be processed deeply to be performed.
  b. is planned and requires deeper processing to be performed.
  c. is reflexive and requires deeper processing to be performed.
  d. is planned and does not need to be processed deeply to be performed.


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Reply #1 on: Jun 22, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Answer: A

Answer to Question 2

Answer: A


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