Define the word reflex and describe six reflexes of young ...

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Define the word reflex and describe six reflexes of young infants.
 
  What will be an ideal response?

Question 2

Receptors for kinesthesis are located in
 
  a. joints, ligaments, tendons, skin and muscles.
  b. the skin and hair.
  c. the inner and middle ear.
  d. the eyes.
  e. the mouth and nose.

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Answer to Question 1

A reflex is an unlearned, automatic response to some stimulus. Young infants demonstrate a variety of reflexes. Rooting reflex: touch a newborn on the cheek, it will turn its head in that direction. Palmar grasp: place something in the palm of an infant's hand, it will curl its fingers around it. Babinski reflex: stroking the sole of the foot will result in the toes curling and fanning out. Sucking reflex: the infant will vigorously suck on objects placed in its mouth. Moro reflex: if exposed to a loud noise, or when its head falls backward, an infant will arch its back, throw its arms out to the side and then bring them together. Eyeblink reflex: reflexive blinking that helps protect the baby from bright light or foreign objects.

Answer to Question 2

a

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