In a stretch reflex, the synapse between a sensory neuron and a motor neuron occurs ____.
A)in the brain
B)between the receptor and the spinal cord
C)within a muscle
D)within the spinal cord
E)in the nerve leading to the spinal cord

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The stretch reflex occurs when a muscle is stretched, causing sensory neurons called muscle spindles to send a signal to the spinal cord. The synapse between the sensory neuron and the motor neuron responsible for contracting the same muscle occurs within the spinal cord, leading to a quick contraction of the muscle to prevent overextension.

In a Stretch Reflex, the Synapse Between a Sensory Neuron