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stretch receptor
stretch receptor A stretch receptor is a sensory neuron or sensory ending that responds when tissue is stretched, producing signals that help the body detect position and movement and support motor coordination.
A stretch receptor is a sensory neuron or sensory ending that responds when tissue is stretched, producing signals that help the body detect position and movement and support motor coordination. In the source material, stretch-activated afferent neurons such as muscle spindle neurons are given as examples.