2016.03.23 monosynaptic reflex
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Reflexes control muscle length and force through monosynaptic reflexes like the stretch reflex seen in the knee jerk reaction. Muscle spindles contain fibers that detect changes in muscle length and send signals to the CNS. The CNS then coordinates α and γ motor neurons to contract or relax muscles as needed through reciprocal innervation and regulation of muscle tone.
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2016.03.23 monosynaptic reflex
- 1. REFLEXES FOR MUSCLE LENGTH & MUSCLE FORCE General properties of reflexes Monosynaptic reflexes: the stretch reflex Knee jerk reflex Structure of muscle spindle α – γ coactivation Stimulation of afferents/efferent Control of γ-efferent discharge Reciprocal innervation Inverse stretch reflex – MUSCLE TONE