When Infants Turn Their Heads and Suck in Response to a Touch

question 36

Short Answer

When infants turn their heads and suck in response to a touch on the cheek, they are demonstrating the _____ reflex.

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Definitions:

Ascending Pain Pathways

The neural pathways that transmit pain signals from the peripheral body to the brain.

Spinal Cord

A bundle of nerves and supportive tissue running from the base of the brain down the center of the back, crucial for transmitting messages between the brain and the body.

Voluntary Motion

Movement that is controlled by the individual consciously, unlike reflex or involuntary movements.

Electrical Activity

The movement of electrically charged particles in a system, often referring to the activity within neurons or muscles.