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vHAUNG6011

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Which of the following is not true about a positive Babinski reflex?
 A) normal in newborns
  B) abnormal in adults
  C) a sign of injury to descending spinal tracts
  D) clinicians test this when a peripheral nerve injury is suspected
  E) flaring of the toes when the sole is stroked

Question 2

Which of the following is not a reason a reflex response may fail during a clinical exam?
 A) The person may consciously suppress the response.
  B) The nerves may be damaged.
  C) The person may be elderly and no longer have any reflexes.
  D) The CNS may be damaged.
  E) There may be nerve conduction problems.


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yifu223

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Reply #1 on: Feb 28, 2019
Answer to Question 1

D

Answer to Question 2

C


vHAUNG6011

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Reply 2 on: Feb 28, 2019
Great answer, keep it coming :)

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Excellent

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