When a newborn's foot is stroked from heel to toe, the infant will fan its toes. This is known as the
A) Moro reflex.
B) Babinski reflex.
C) palmar reflex.
D) rooting reflex.

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The Babinski reflex is the reflex where when the sole of a newborn's foot is stroked from heel to toe, the infant will fan their toes. The Moro reflex is the startle reflex where infants will react to sudden stimuli such as a loud noise or sudden movement by extending their limbs and then pulling them in close to their body. The palmar reflex is when something is placed in an infant's hand, they will grip it tightly. The rooting reflex is when something touches a newborn's cheek, they will turn their head and open their mouth to seek out food.

When a Newborn's Foot Is Stroked from Heel to Toe