Question

Which of the following describes the rooting reflex?

A. A newborn turns The face toward a touch on the cheek in search of food.

B. A newborn will automatically suck on objects placed in the mouth like a bottle.

C. Newborn immersed in water will display something like movement.

D. Newborn curls a hand around an object that touches the palm

Answer 1

Answer:

The answer is A. A newborn turns the face toward a touch on the cheek in search of food

Answer 2

A newborn turns the face toward a touch or stroke on the cheek in search of food describes the rooting reflex.

Rooting reflex:

It is one of the involuntary primitive motor reflexes. It is known as the frontal release reflexes. It is mediated by the brainstem.

The rooting reflex is present at birth and lasts about 4 - 6 months.

For exampe- The rooting reflex initiates when the corner of an infant’s mouth is stimulated by touch or stroke, the newborn will turn his head towards the stimulus and open the mouth with tongue thrusting.

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