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    The Reaction That Occurs When a Muscle Is Suddenly Stretched
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The Reaction That Occurs When a Muscle Is Suddenly Stretched

Question 9

Question 9

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The reaction that occurs when a muscle is suddenly stretched and therefore stimulates muscle spindles is called


A) the stretch reflex.
B) fiber typing.
C) a muscle twitch.
D) a muscle spasm.

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