Item #6 of 10

The Golgi tendon organ ______________________.

is located in muscle;
is located in tendon;
is involved in the maintenance of muscle tone;
is involved in protecting the muscle against excessive contraction;
both alternatives b and d are correct;

INCORRECT - Muscle spindles, not Golgi tendon organs, are involved in maintaining muscle tone.

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