During an Equinox

question 27

Multiple Choice

During an equinox,

• A) the days and nights are of equal length except at the poles.
• B) at noon the sun is overhead at the equator.
• C) the earth is not tilted toward or away from the sun.
• D) all of the above

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Definitions:

Moro Reflex

An involuntary response seen in newborns, where they suddenly extend their arms and legs, arch their back, and then retract everything if they feel they are falling.

Withdrawal Reflex

An automatic response of the body moving away from a source of potential harm or discomfort.

Palmar Reflex

An involuntary response seen in infants where the hand closes into a fist when the palm is touched; this reflex typically disappears by 5-6 months of age.

Babinski Reflex

A reflex action in which the big toe moves upward instead of downward when the sole of the foot is stimulated, commonly seen in infants.