A neonate's __________ reflex involves an automatic response to a stroke to the chin, a touch on the cheek, or an object placed at the lips.

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The rooting reflex is a natural, automatic response that occurs in newborns when they feel a touch on their cheek, chin or around their mouth. The reflex causes the infant to turn their head towards the stimulus and open their mouth in preparation for feeding.

A Neonate's __________ Reflex Involves an Automatic Response to a Stroke