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Infant Reflexes - (copy)

What can an infant do--before he/she can do anything else?
The answer is reflexes! Use this to test your knowledge about infant reflexes.

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ReflexesInvoluntary movements shown by an infant in response to a stimuli
Grasping (plantar) reflexThe infant curls its fingers around an object when touched on the palm of their hand
Moro (startle) reflexWhen scared suddenly, the infant flings arms and legs out, then brings ithem toward their chest
Stepping reflexInfants appear to be stepping when their foot is touches a flat surface
Rooting reflexWhen touched on the cheek, the infant turns toward the touch and begins sucking
Involuntary movementsMovements over which the infant has no control
StimuliSomething that a reflex reacts to
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