A _____ reflex prompts babies to clear their throats.

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The gag reflex is a natural reflex that prompts babies to clear their throats when something touches the back of their throat. The other reflexes listed do not have a direct relation to clearing the throat. The rooting reflex is responsible for a baby turning its head and opening its mouth to find a nipple or teat, the startle reflex occurs when a baby is surprised or feels like they are falling and they quickly extend their arms and legs, and the Babinski reflex is when the toes of a baby's foot fan out when the sole of their foot is stroked.

A _____ Reflex Prompts Babies to Clear Their Throats