A newborn baby turns his toes upward when his mother touches the bottom of his feet. This is an example of which of the following?

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The Babinski reflex is a normal reflex in newborns where the toes fan out and the big toe turns upward when the sole of the foot is stroked. The curling reflex is not a well-known reflex and does not describe this action. The grasping reflex refers to a newborn's tendency to grasp objects placed in their hands. The rooting reflex is the tendency for a newborn to turn their head and open their mouth in the direction of a touch on their cheek or mouth, indicating a readiness to nurse.

A Newborn Baby Turns His Toes Upward When His Mother