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ts19998

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on: Jun 20, 2018
An infant exhibiting the Babinski reflex will:
 
  a. fan his or her toes outward, and then curl them.
  b. grab onto objects that are touching the palms of the hands.
  c. suck on something that is placed in his or her mouth.
  d. turn his or head sideways and extend one arm.

Question 2

Why is myelination important?
 
  a. It improves nearsightedness in infants.
  b. It improves the psychological states of infants.
  c. It is a survival reflex.
  d. It speeds the conduction of nerve impulses.
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Reply #1 on: Jun 20, 2018
Answer to Question 1

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Answer to Question 2

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