Question 108 · LEK · Newborn reflexes
Moro reflex:
- A. appears at about 6 month of life and disappears at about 18th month of life.
- B. appears at about 3 month of life and disappears at about 12th month of life.
- C. is present from the birth and disappears between 3rd and 6th month of life.
- D. is abnormal at any age.
- E. is abnormal only in neonates.
Hint
Primitive reflexes are present at birth and fade as the cortex matures; recall when this startle response normally disappears.
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