Which of the following is true of a neonate's reflexes?

A) They provide information about a neonate's neural functioning.
B) They disappear within hours after birth.
C) They are produced by a neonate's complex thought processes and are conscious.
D) They are replaced by corresponding involuntary actions.

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ALONZO GREENE · Accepted Answer

Final Answer : A, Explanation :  Neonatal reflexes serve as indicators of the neonate's neurological function and health. These reflexes are automatic responses to specific stimuli and are not the result of complex thought processes or conscious decisions. They do not disappear within hours after birth but rather fade as the child grows and develops, typically over months. These reflexes are not replaced by involuntary actions; instead, as the child's nervous system matures, voluntary control over movements increases.

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