CanFitPro Personal Training Specialist Practice Test

Golgi tendon organs (GTO) are specialized receptors found within the tendons of muscles, primarily at the junction where muscle fibers join to form tendons. This allows them to detect changes in tension or force within the muscles and send signals to the central nervous system to prevent potential muscle damage. Option A is incorrect because while muscles and tendons work together closely, GTOs are specifically located within tendons. Option B is incorrect because the central nervous system does receive signals from GTOs, but they are not physically located within it. Option D is incorrect because although tactile sensory receptors are found within the skin, GTOs specifically are not located there.