Answer to Question #196470 in Human Anatomy and Physiology for Jose

Question

Test the effect of fatigue on the patellar reflex by having the subject exercise by doing jumping jacks for 1 minute.

Observe the reflex in both limbs.

Describe the effect of exercise below. Explain your observations.

Answer 1

We examined the effects of fatigue on patellar tendon reflex responses in males and females.TMT increased significantly in females following fatigue, while males showed no change. The increased TMT was due to an increased EMD with fatigue, while PMT was unaffected.