Stretch reflex:
a. is a monosynaptic reflex with a response time of 1 msec
b. originates in the muscle spindle which sends off impulses in type Ia nerve fibres
c. is intensified by impulses in the gamma efferent fibres
d. all above

1 Answer

Answer :

all above

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