Exam 9: Infant Reflexes and Stereotypies

Which of the following is true about the number of different stereotypies?

The sucking reflex sometimes exists prenatally (i.e., in utero).

Which infant reflex is most commonly tested to detect neurological dysfunction?

The symmetric tonic neck reflex is often referred to as the bow and arrow or fencer's position.

Which of the following is true about infant reflexes?

Which of the following is one of the most well known infant reflexes, may also be one of the first to emerge, and is a response to tactile stimulation of the palm?

What reflex occurs when the infant is tipped off balance in any direction and appears to relate to the attainment of upright posture?

What do the following sentences refer to : -the bow and arrow, or fender's position.

What reflex is elicited by turning the baby's body in either direction when she is supine?

How many infant reflexes exist?

What do the following sentences refer to : -reflexes related to the development of later voluntary movement.

What do the following sentences refer to : -reflexes predominantly used for protection, survival, and nutrition.

Human reflexes are typically initiated in the higher brain centers.

The palmar mandibular reflex is elicited by applying pressure simultaneously to the palms of both hands.

Which reflex is related to the development of later voluntary movement?

When the bottom of the foot is stroked from the heel to the toes causing the toes to fan out and extend, which reflex is being observed?

What do the following sentences refer to : -upon a stimulus, the supporting arm(s) flex or extend in an apparent effort to maintain an upright position.

What do the following sentences refer to : -occurs upon stroking the bottom or lateral portion of the foot.

The Moro reflex is one of the most useful infant reflexes for medical diagnosis. Which of the following may be an indication of a neurological dysfunction?

What do the following sentences refer to : -below the level of the higher brain centers.