Which of the following structures detects and responds to that stretch by reflexively increasing muscle activity?

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When punting a football, the punter’s leg is stretched just prior to making contact with the football.

Which of the following structures detects and responds to that stretch by reflexively increasing muscle activity?
A . Golgi tendon organ
B . Muscle spindle
C . Extrafusal muscle
D . Pacinian corpuscle

Answer: B

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