Q1. Neonatal reflex elicited by touching the cheeks of the baby is:
- Rooting reflex
- Startle reflex
- Moro reflex
- Sucking reflex
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Answer: A. Rooting reflex
Moro reflex: This reflex is triggered by sudden movement or loud noise, causing the baby to extend and then retract the arms. It is unrelated to touching the cheeks.
Rooting reflex: The rooting reflex is elicited by touching the baby’s cheek, causing the baby to turn their head toward the touch and open their mouth, aiding in breastfeeding.
Startle reflex: The startle reflex, often synonymous with the Moro reflex, involves a response to sudden stimuli and does not relate to touching the cheek.
Sucking reflex: The sucking reflex is triggered by placing an object, like a finger or nipple, in the baby’s mouth, not by touching the cheeks.