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What are the sensory receptors used to monitor muscle tone?
Muscle spindles are sensory receptors that monitor muscle tone. They are located within the muscle belly and are sensitive to changes in muscle length and stretch, providing feedback to the central nervous system about the state of muscle contraction.
What are muscle spindles sensitive to?
tension
What are proprio receptors?
sense of position (Golgi tendon organ, muscle spindles, and joint receptors)
What is another name for muscle spindles?
Proprioceptors, stretch-reflex receptors.
What are encapsulated nerve endings?
Hair follicle receptors
What type of sensory receptors are made of very small skeletal muscle fibers?
muscle spindles
Which sensory receptor is sensitive to change in tension of a muscle?
proprioceptors
What type of sensory receptors are made up of very small skeletal muscle fibers?
muscle spindles
What type of sensory receptors are made up of very small skeletal muscle fiber?
muscle spindles
The myotatic reflex is provoked by activation of What in a stretched muscle?
The myotatic reflex is provoked by activation of muscle spindles in a stretched muscle. These muscle spindles are sensory receptors that detect changes in muscle length and help regulate muscle contraction and body position. When a muscle is stretched, the muscle spindles send signals to the spinal cord, leading to a reflex contraction to prevent overstretching.
What stimulus is the receptor in the muscle in the leg is sensitive to?
The receptors in the muscles of the leg, specifically muscle spindles, are sensitive to changes in muscle length and the rate of stretch. They detect the stretch of the muscle fibers and provide feedback to the central nervous system about the position and movement of the limb. This information is crucial for coordinating muscle contractions and maintaining balance and posture. Additionally, Golgi tendon organs in the tendons respond to changes in muscle tension.
Which muscle has highest density of muscle spindles?
The muscle with the highest density of muscle spindles is typically the extraocular muscles, which control eye movement. Muscle spindles are sensory receptors that detect changes in muscle length and the rate of that change, playing a crucial role in proprioception and reflexes. Their high density in the extraocular muscles allows for precise control and rapid adjustments necessary for eye coordination and stability.
