| 1. | The jaw jerk reflex can be classified as a dynamic stretch reflex.
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| 2. | There are brisk stretch reflexes and clonus occurs in patients.
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| 3. | One factor that is thought to be related to spasticity is the stretch reflex.
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| 4. | Loss of involuntary control results from interruption of reflex circuits such as the tonic stretch reflex.
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| 5. | Gamma motoneurons regulate how sensitive the stretch reflex is by tightening or relaxing the fibers within the spindle.
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| 6. | Kinesiological stretching is used to avoid the stretch reflex, while increasing the range of motion of a specific muscle.
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| 7. | It is thought that the stretch reflex pathway may be stimulated first, and through its events, cause a decreased threshold.
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| 8. | "This helps you avoid the initiation of the ` stretch reflex,'such as when you try to touch your toes real fast.
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| 9. | Additionally, the stretch reflexes within a limb can affect the stiffness of the limb, however these commands are not sent from the brain.
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| 10. | Deep tendon reflexes ( also known as a Stretch reflex ) may be diminished or absent in areas innervated by a particular nerve root.
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