Newborn Reflexes Quiz

Which reflex is responsible for the involuntary blinking of eyes in response to bright light?

• Eye Blink Reflex

• Breathing Reflex

• Pupillary Reflex

• Swallowing Reflex

What is the primary function of the Rooting Reflex in newborns?

• To assist in feeding

• To aid in walking

• To enable swimming

• To help the baby startle

The Babinski Reflex involves which of the following actions?

• Sucking on objects

• Turning the head towards a stimulus

• Grasping objects with the palm

• Curling and uncurling of toes

What is the Moro Reflex commonly known as?

• Fencing Posture

• Startle Reaction

• Swimming Motion

• Walking Step

Which reflex is also referred to as the 'Fencing Posture'?

• Tonic Neck Reflex

• Palmer Grasp Reflex

• Moro Reflex

• Galant Reflex

What action is associated with the Palmer Grasp Reflex?

• Sucking on objects

• Grasping objects with the palm

• Swimming in water

• Stepping on a flat surface

At what age does the Stepping Reflex typically disappear?

• 6 months

• 4 months

• 12 months

• 2 months

Which reflex allows infants to move their arms and legs in a swimming motion?

• Swimming Reflex

• Tonic Neck Reflex

• Rooting Reflex

• Moro Reflex

Why are reflexes important for doctors when assessing infants?

• They help in determining the baby's height

• They show the baby's eye color

• They can signal developmental issues

• They indicate the baby's weight

What is one proposed reason for the existence of certain reflexes?

• They are unique to each individual

• They are evolutionary holdovers

• They are modern adaptations

• They are learned behaviors