Asked by
Himank Agrawal
on Nov 19, 2024Verified
Javier was born 3 days ago. His parents have noticed that he has several reflexes which the doctors have been testing. Which of the following is not a reflex exhibited by healthy newborns?
A) Moro reflex
B) Rooting reflex
C) walking reflex
D) stepping reflex
Moro Reflex
An involuntary reflex found in infants, which is triggered by a sudden lack of support, causing the baby to feel as if it is falling.
Rooting Reflex
An automatic response seen in newborns, who turn their head toward anything that strokes their cheek or mouth, aiding in the act of breastfeeding.
Walking Reflex
An innate reflex in infants that causes them to make stepping motions if they are held upright with their feet touching a solid surface.
- Identify and describe the various reflexes present in newborns.
Verified Answer
JL
Learning Objectives
- Identify and describe the various reflexes present in newborns.