Which of the following is not true about a positive Babinski reflex?
A)normal in newborns
B)abnormal in adults
C)a sign of injury to descending spinal tracts
D)why you close your eyes when you sneeze
E)flaring of the toes when the sole is stroked

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Closing your eyes when you sneeze is unrelated to the Babinski reflex, which involves flaring of the toes when the sole of the foot is stroked. The other options are true: the Babinski reflex is normal in newborns but abnormal in adults, and it can be a sign of injury to descending spinal tracts.

Which of the Following Is Not True About a Positive