The Babinski sign occurs when
A) stroking the sole of the foot causes the toes to spread and the big toe to point upward.
B) stroking the sole of the foot causes the toes to curl and then separate.
C) tapping the knee with a small hammer causes the foot to kick.
D) both extensors and flexors at a joint contract simultaneously in violation of reciprocal inhibition.

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The Babinski sign is a reflex where stroking the sole of the foot causes the toes to spread and the big toe to point upward. This is an abnormal response seen in certain neurological conditions.

The Babinski Sign Occurs When