Which of the following is not true about a positive Babinski reflex?

A) normal in newborns
B) abnormal in adults
C) a sign of injury to descending spinal tracts
D) causes you to close your eyes when you sneeze
E) causes flaring of the toes when the sole is stroked


Answer: D

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