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Which Reflex Is Considered Normal During the Newborn Stage of Development,but

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Which reflex is considered normal during the newborn stage of development,but considered abnormal after 2 years of life?


Definitions:

Osmosis

The movement of water molecules through a semipermeable membrane from a region of lower solute concentration to higher concentration.

Solutes

Substances dissolved in a solvent, forming a solution; in biological contexts, these often refer to dissolved minerals, gases, or organic molecules.

Phenylketonuria (PKU)

A genetic disorder characterized by an inability to metabolize the amino acid phenylalanine, leading to intellectual disability if untreated.

Tyrosine

An amino acid that is important in the synthesis of proteins and neurotransmitters.

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