Which newborn reflex is elicited by stroking the lateral sole of the infant's foot from the heel to the ball of the foot?
A) Babinski
B) Tonic neck
C) Stepping
D) Plantar grasp

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Stroking the lateral sole of the infant's foot from the heel to the ball of the foot elicits the Babinski reflex, which is demonstrated by fanning and upward movement of the toes. The tonic neck reflex is elicited when an infant's head is turned to one side, causing the arm and leg on that side to extend and the opposite arm and leg to flex. The stepping reflex is elicited when an infant is held upright with its feet touching a surface and makes stepping movements. The plantar grasp reflex is elicited by stroking the sole of an infant's foot, causing the toes to curl around the stimulus.

Which Newborn Reflex Is Elicited by Stroking the Lateral Sole