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An example of stretch reflex triggered by passive muscle movement is the

(a) tendon reflex 

(b) ipsilateral reflex

(c) flexor reflex 

(d) patellar reflex

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Correct option (d) patellar reflex

Explanation :

A stretch reflex ls the contraction of a muscle in response to a passive stretching of a muscle spindle within a muscle. This reflex enables the body to correct any unintended changes in body posture in a timely manner without waiting for input from the cerebral cortex as well as keeps appropriate tone in muscles. A well known example of stretch reflex is patellar reflex or knee jerk reflex i.e., sudden kicking movement of the lower leg in response to a sharp tap on patellar tendon.

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