Newborns use the __________ to avoid painful stimuli.

A) Moro reflex
B) withdrawal reflex
C) palmar reflex
D) Babinski reflex

Moro Reflex

An involuntary response seen in newborns, where they suddenly extend their arms and legs, arch their back, and then retract everything if they feel they are falling.

Withdrawal Reflex

An automatic response of the body moving away from a source of potential harm or discomfort.

Palmar Reflex

An involuntary response seen in infants where the hand closes into a fist when the palm is touched; this reflex typically disappears by 5-6 months of age.