Receptors that detect stretch of a tendon and are important for control of muscle contraction are ________.
A) muscle spindles
B) Pacinian corpuscles
C) Ruffini end organs
D) Golgi tendon organs
E) Meissner corpuscles

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Golgi tendon organs are sensory receptors located at the junction of muscles and tendons. They are sensitive to changes in muscle tension (stretch of a tendon), playing a crucial role in the control of muscle contraction by providing feedback to the nervous system to prevent muscle damage from excessive force.

Receptors That Detect Stretch of a Tendon and Are Important