The phasic stretch reflex or tendon jerk in response to a tendon tap

Question

Accepted Answer

Is the result of excitation of the primary endings of muscle spindles by the brief stretch applied to the tendon.

Answer

Is a purely muscle mechanical response and does not require an intact nerve supply.

Answer

Is initiated by the command centre in the brain.

Answer

Is the result of the excitation of tendon organs lying in the tendon being tapped.

Answer

Is triggered by the brief shortening applied to the muscle as a result of the tendon tap.

Crowdly