Which type of proprioceptor responds to increases in muscle tension?
A) Golgi tendon organ
B) fast-twitch fiber
C) muscle spindle
D) slow-twitch fiber

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Golgi tendon organs are specialized proprioceptors that are sensitive to changes in muscle tension. When muscle tension increases, Golgi tendon organs send signals to the spinal cord, which in turn trigger a reflex that inhibits muscle contraction, thereby preventing excessive tension and potential injury.

Which Type of Proprioceptor Responds to Increases in Muscle Tension