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List the functions of proprioceptors.
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Muscle spindle - primary - velocity of shorteningSecondary - muscle lengthGolgi tendon - muscle...
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What is the function of intrafusal muscle fibre contraction?
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It maintains tension in the centre of the fibre even when the muscle is fully contracted.
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Why does the fibre need tension?
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so that it fires AP to the CNS which monitors and adjusts muscular dynamics.
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What fibres supply the intrafusal fibres?
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gamma fibres - they do not produces joint movement.
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What is alpha - gamma coactivation
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When gamma is activated at the same time as alpha fibres to ensure sensory input to the CNS...
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Golgi tendons-where?
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near junction between tendon and muscle
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How do it work?
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Its free nerve ending wrap around collagen bundles which are bowed when relaxed. When muscle...
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What is the effect of the APs?
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They inhibit the contraction extrafusal fibre and activate interneurons which activate motor...
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What type is the afferent neuron?
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alpha
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