Stroking the Newborn's Cheek Along the Side of the Mouth

question 2

Multiple Choice

Stroking the newborn's cheek along the side of the mouth causes the newborn to turn the head toward that side and begin to suck. This is which reflex?

• A) Perez
• B) Sucking
• C) Rooting
• D) Extrusion

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