Questions: When Mrs. Perez touched her newborn's lips, he produced an automatic response called the reflex. grasping sucking startle rooting

When Mrs. Perez touched her newborn's lips, he produced an automatic response called the reflex.
grasping
sucking
startle
rooting
Transcript text: When Mrs. Perez touched her newborn's lips, he produced an automatic response called the $\qquad$ reflex. grasping sucking startle rooting
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The answer is the second one: sucking reflex.

Explanation for each option:

  1. Grasping reflex: This reflex occurs when you touch the palm of a newborn's hand, and they will automatically grasp the object. It is not related to touching the lips.

  2. Sucking reflex: This is the correct answer. When a newborn's lips are touched, they automatically start sucking. This reflex is crucial for feeding.

  3. Startle reflex: Also known as the Moro reflex, this occurs when a baby is startled by a loud noise or sudden movement. The baby will throw back their head, extend their arms and legs, cry, and then pull the arms and legs back in. It is not related to touching the lips.

  4. Rooting reflex: This reflex involves a newborn turning their head toward the side where their cheek or mouth is touched, helping them find the breast or bottle to begin feeding. However, it is not the reflex specifically triggered by touching the lips.

In summary, the sucking reflex is the automatic response produced when a newborn's lips are touched.

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