Which of the Following Scenarios Describes the Rooting Reflex?​

question 58

Multiple Choice

Which of the following scenarios describes the rooting reflex?​

• A) Jane curls her fingers around her mother's fingers placed on her palm.
• B) Abdul takes steps when his uncle holds him under the arm.
• C) Nia turns her head to the left when her cousin touches her left cheek.
• D) Ruby flings her arms and draws them back when she is startled by the sound of a car horn.

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Definitions:

Norepinephrine

Neurotransmitter substance released from most of the postganglionic neurons of the sympathetic division; hormone released from the adrenal cortex that increases cardiac output and blood glucose levels; also called noradrenaline.

Myenteric Plexus

A network of neurons located between the layers of the gastrointestinal tract, playing a crucial role in the regulation of digestive tract motility.

Interstitial Cells

Cells located amongst the tissues of an organ, often referring to cells in the testes and ovaries that produce hormones.

Pacemaker Cells

Specialized cells within the heart's sinoatrial node that generate and regulate the heart's rhythm.