5 Questions
What are the two major types of proprioceptors?
Muscle spindles and Golgi tendon organs
Which neurons innervate the muscle spindles?
Gamma (γ) motor neurons
What is the function of muscle spindles?
Detect changes in muscle length
What type of muscle fibres are responsible for muscle contraction?
Extrafusal fibres
What happens to muscle spindles when a skeletal muscle is stretched?
They are stretched
Quiz on Skeletal Muscle Proprioceptors and Fibres Test your knowledge on the receptors that monitor skeletal muscle activity, including muscle spindles and Golgi tendon organs. Learn about the extrafusal muscle fibers responsible for muscle contraction and the structure embedded within them.
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