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Compare and contrast the function of the muscle spindles with that of Golgi tendon organs.
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While both contain sensory receptors in or near the muscle, the muscle spindle senses change in muscle length and causes an increase in muscle contraction. The Golgi tendon organ senses change in muscle tension and causes muscle relaxation.
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I just wanted to write to say thanks a bunch for the answer!
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