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HCHenry

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Spinal interneurons inhibit antagonist motor neurons in a process called
 A) a crossed extensor reflex.
  B) a stretch reflex.
  C) a tendon reflex.
  D) reciprocal inhibition.
  E) reverberating circuits.

Question 2

The reflex that prevents a muscle from exerting too much tension is the ________ reflex.
 A) stretch
  B) tendon
  C) flexor
  D) crossed extensor
  E) reciprocal



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javimendoza7

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Answer to Question 1

D

Answer to Question 2

B



HCHenry

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Both answers were spot on, thank you once again




 

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