PRIMITIVE REFLEXES

Question 1

hang on for life reflex, abduct/extend arms when startled and then draw together

Answer 1

moro reflex

Question 2

movement of head toward one side if cheek or mouth is stroked (nipple seeking)

Answer 2

rooting reflex

Question 3

sucking response when roof of mouth is touched

Answer 3

sucking reflex

Question 4

curling of fingers if palm is stroked

Answer 4

palmar reflex

Question 5

dorsiflexion of large toe and fanning of other toes with plantar stimulation

babinski sign-presence in an adult, signify UMN lesion

Answer 5

plantar reflex

Question 6

stroking along one side of the spine while newborn is in ventral suspension causing lateral flexion of lower body toward stimulated side

Answer 6

galant reflex