Question

all of the following are true of muscle spindles except they
are innervated by gamma motor neurons.
are the receptor for the stretch reflex.
consist of specialized fibers called intrafusal fibers.
prevent the tearing of tendons.
are found within skeletal muscle.

Explanation:

Muscle spindles are innervated by gamma motor neurons, are the receptor for the stretch reflex, consist of intrafusal fibers, and are found within skeletal muscle. Golgi tendon organs, not muscle spindles, prevent the tearing of tendons by inhibiting muscle contraction when tension is too high.

Answer:

prevent the tearing of tendons.