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Sentences with STRETCH-REFLEX

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"The stretch reflex is an automatic response to a sudden stretching of a muscle."
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"The stretch reflex helps to maintain balance and posture."
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"When a doctor taps your knee with a hammer, the stretch reflex causes your leg to kick."
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"The stretch reflex is also known as the myotatic reflex."
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"The stretch reflex helps to protect muscles from overstretching and potential injury."
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"The stretch reflex is a monosynaptic reflex that involves only one synapse in the spinal cord."
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"The stretch reflex can be tested during a physical examination."
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"The stretch reflex is rapid and involuntary."
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"Hyporeflexia, or reduced stretch reflex, can occur due to nerve damage."
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"The stretch reflex is essential for normal movement and coordination."
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"Overactive stretch reflex can result in conditions like spasticity or muscle stiffness."
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"The patellar tendon reflex is a classic example of the stretch reflex."
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"The stretch reflex can cause a muscle to contract without input from the brain."
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"The stretch reflex helps to maintain muscle tone."
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"The stretch reflex can be influenced by the central nervous system."
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"The stretch reflex plays a role in the knee-jerk reaction."
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"The stretch reflex is regulated by sensory neurons that detect changes in muscle length."
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"The stretch reflex is an important component of the tendon reflex."
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"The stretch reflex can be enhanced or inhibited depending on various factors."
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"The stretch reflex is a protective mechanism that helps to stabilize joints."
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"The stretch reflex is an automatic response of the body to a sudden stretching of its muscles."
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"When the doctor tapped my knee with a hammer, my stretch reflex caused my leg to jerk involuntarily."
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"The stretch reflex helps to maintain posture by automatically adjusting the length of muscles."
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"Damage to the spinal cord can impair the functioning of the stretch reflex."
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"The stretch reflex is a protective mechanism that prevents muscles from being overly stretched and damaged."
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"A brisk tap on the Achilles tendon can elicit the stretch reflex in the calf muscles."
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"The stretch reflex is controlled by sensory neurons that detect changes in muscle length."
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"During certain activities, such as a deep squat, the stretch reflex helps to provide extra force and stability."
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"The stretch reflex can be exaggerated in some neurological conditions, leading to muscle spasticity."
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"Understanding the stretch reflex is essential for therapists working with patients recovering from injuries or surgeries."
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