Stretch Reflex: How Muscle Overstretching Triggers Protective Contraction via Somatic Spinal Reflex
Correct answer: Contraction
Explanation: When a muscle is overstretched, muscle spindles generate a somatic spinal reflex causing the muscle to contract. This stretch reflex is a protective mechanism preventing muscle damage from overstretching.
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