A Mother Applies Pressure to the Palms of Both Hands

question 9

Multiple Choice

A mother applies pressure to the palms of both hands of her 2-week-old baby. The baby responds by opening its mouth, closing its eyes, and flexing its head forward. This is an example of what reflex?

• A) Palmar-mental reflex
• B) Palmar-mandibular reflex
• C) Babinski reflex
• D) Palmar-pressure reflex
• E) Plantar-mandibular reflex

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Definitions:

Oxygen

A chemical element with the symbol O and atomic number 8, essential for respiration in most life forms and used widely in industry.

Major Organic Product

The principal compound resulting from an organic chemical reaction, often the one present in the greatest amount or yield.

Reaction

An operation in which different substances amalgamate, producing new variants with altered traits.

Dipropyl Ether

An organic compound that is a type of ether in which two propyl groups are attached to the same oxygen atom.