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Golgi Tendon Organs (GTOs(GTOs)Proprioceptors - located in the tendonsGTOs are activated when the tendonattached to an active muscle is stretched– As tension in the muscle thedischarge of GTOs – Provides a protective mechanism formexcessive tensionWhen heavy load is placed on the muscle,reflexive inhibition by the GTOs cause themuscle to relax

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