Professor Grist tells his class that the Babinski sign is considered to be
A) normal in adults but not in children.
B) normal in children but not adults.
C) normal in children and teenagers until after puberty.
D) abnormal in both adults and children.

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The Babinski sign is considered normal in children up to 2 years old due to the immaturity of their corticospinal tracts. In adults, a positive Babinski sign indicates a neurological problem, as it suggests dysfunction of the corticospinal tract.

Professor Grist Tells His Class That the Babinski Sign Is