When an Infant Turns Her Head and Opens Her Mouth

question 53

Multiple Choice

When an infant turns her head and opens her mouth in the direction of a touch, she is demonstrating the _____ reflex.

• A) rooting
• B) sucking
• C) swallowing
• D) moro

Recognize the significance of statistical significance and how it is determined.

Identify factors that can lead to bias in sampling and outcomes of research studies.

Grasp the importance of replication and peer review in scientific research.

Understand the placebo effect and its relevance in experimental designs.

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Definitions:

Brachial Plexus

A network of nerve fibers running from the spine, through the neck, and into the arm, responsible for sensory and motor functions.

Vagus

A cranial nerve that is responsible for various functions including heart rate, digestion, and regulation of several physiological processes.

Obturator

Refers to structures, such as the obturator foramen or muscles, covering or closing an opening, specifically in the pelvis.

Phrenic

Pertaining to the diaphragm, such as the phrenic nerve which controls the diaphragm muscle, thus playing a vital role in the breathing process.