primitive reflexes

Question 1

abduct/extend libs when startled, then draw together (hang on for life reflex)

Answer 1

Moro reflex

Question 2

movement of head toward one side if cheek or mouth is stroked

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 w/ plantar stroking

Answer 5

plantar reflex (babinski sign)

Question 6

Stroking along one side of the spine while newborn is in ventral suspension (face down) causes lateral flexion of lower body toward stimulated side

Answer 6

galant reflex