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Which of the following is INCORRECT about the "reverse myotatic reflex"?Group of answer choicesit causes inhibition of alpha motor neurons to the affected muscleit is triggered by excitation of Golgi tendon organ afferentsit involves activation of a spinal interneuronit is not a monosynaptic pathwayit is activated primarily by changes in muscle length

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Which of the following is INCORRECT about the "reverse myotatic reflex"?Group of answer choicesit causes inhibition of alpha motor neurons to the affected muscleit is triggered by excitation of Golgi tendon organ afferentsit involves activation of a spinal interneuronit is not a monosynaptic pathwayit is activated primarily by changes in muscle length

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The statement "it is activated primarily by changes in muscle length" is INCORRECT about the "reverse myotatic reflex".

The reverse myotatic reflex, also known as the Golgi tendon reflex, is activated primarily by the tension or force applied to a muscle, not by changes in muscle length. This reflex helps to protect the muscles, tendons, and ligaments from injury due to excessive tension. The Golgi tendon organs, which are the sensory receptors involved in this reflex, are sensitive to changes in tension, but not to changes in muscle length.

The other statements are correct. The reverse myotatic reflex does cause inhibition of alpha motor neurons to the affected muscle, is triggered by excitation of Golgi tendon organ afferents, involves activation of a spinal interneuron, and is not a monosynaptic pathway.

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