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Physiology Nervous System a36e771d

What is true regarding the gamma efferent neuron?

A
An 'A' group motor neuron with a smaller diameter than that of alpha efferent neurons
B
Innervates intrafusal fibres
C
Innervates muscle fibres that stretch annulospiral bulbar endings
D
All of the above
High-Yield Explanation
(D) All of the above # SPINDLES have motor nerve supply of their own and these nerves constitute about 30% of fibers in ventral roots, and belong in Erlanger and Gasser's A g group.> Because of their characteristic 3-6 mm diameter in size or called g efferents of Leksell or small motor nerve system.> Larger b motor neurons innervate both intrafusal and extrafusal fibers.

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