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Which newborn reflex is elicited by stroking the lateral sole of the infant's foot from the heel to the ball of the foot?
Salivary Glands
Salivary glands are exocrine glands located in the mouth that produce saliva, which begins the process of digestion and helps protect the mouth and teeth.
Pyloric Sphincter
The valve-like structure composed of a circular band of muscle at the juncture of the stomach and small intestine.
Pylorus
The opening from the stomach into the duodenum, controlled by a sphincter that regulates the passage of food.
Small Intestine
A long, coiled tube within the digestive system where most of the digestion and absorption of nutrients occurs, connecting the stomach to the large intestine.
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