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Stretch (myotatic) reflex; What type of reflex is it? What is it activated by? What are its sensory receptors, interneurons, and effectors? What is its function?

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Monosynaptic reflex
Activated by muscle stretch (Coactivation of α and γ motor neurons)
Sensory receptor (stretch receptor): Muscle spindle
Interneuron: No interneuron
Effector: Homonymous muscle contracts (antagonist muscle relaxes)
Function: Maintains the muscle at a constant length (Prevents muscle damage)

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