PHYSIOLOGY
MUSCLE RECEPTORS
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Question
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Sensors that provide information about joint angle, muscle length and tension
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Proprioceptors
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Mechanoreceptors
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Exteroceptors
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None of the above
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Muscle spindles are proprioceptors that consist of intrafusal muscle fibers enclosed in a sheath (spindle). They run parallel to the extrafusal muscle fibers and act as receptors that provide information on muscle length and the rate of change in muscle length.
Detailed explanation-2: -Proprioception relies on mechanoreceptors located in deep tissues such as muscles and tendons. However, low-threshold mechanoreceptors located in the skin and hair follicles may also contribute to proprioception, in addition to touch.
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