If reciprocal innervation failed during a stretch reflex, the consequence might be thatMultiple Choicethe overall movement would be diminished due to opposing muscles contracting simultaneously.the overall movement would be exaggerated due to the lack of regulation from opposing muscle contraction.the complete loss of movement due to lack of stimulation of the effector muscle.

Reciprocal innervationMultiple Choiceis associated with the Golgi tendon reflex.stimulates antagonistic muscles.results in reduced resistance to the reflex.reinforces the withdrawal reflex.inhibits the stretch reflex.

Fill in the Blank QuestionFill in the blank question.During a withdrawal reflex response, flexor muscles contract to withdraw the limb from a painful stimulus. Some interneurons of this reflex arc inhibit antagonistic extensor muscles which is an example of innervation.

What is the function of a stretch reflex?Multiple ChoiceTo initiate the stretch of a muscleTo limit the amount of tension a muscle can generateTo contract a muscle that is stretchedTo relax a muscle that is over-stretched

During contraction of muscles following do not take place :-

Reciprocal inhibition allows for the relaxation of a muscle on one side of a joint to accommodate the contraction of a muscle on the other side of a joint. True False