Which statement BEST describes the relationship between the rooting and sucking reflexes?
A) Both involve avoiding toxic substances.
B) Rooting involves locating food; sucking involves eating food.
C) Sucking involves eating; rooting involves bonding with a caregiver.
D) Rooting involves grasping a food source; sucking involves locating food.

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The rooting reflex is the infant's natural response to turn their head towards a stimulus (such as a touch or a sound) near their mouth, in order to locate and bond with their caregiver, while the sucking reflex is the infant's natural response to suck on anything that touches their lips, in order to eat food. Therefore, rooting involves locating the source of food, while sucking involves consuming the food.

Which Statement BEST Describes the Relationship Between the Rooting and Sucking