The Golgi Tendon Organs are Examples of Which of the Following

Question

The Golgi tendon organs are examples of which of the following?
A)mechanoreceptors
B)proprioceptors
C)baroreceptors
D)chemoreceptors
E)nociceptors

Accepted Answer

Golgi tendon organs are special proprioceptors located in tendons that sense tension or force that is applied to the muscle, and provide proprioceptive information concerning changes in muscle tension.