The nurse accidentally bumped the newborn's bassinet. The infant responded by extending and abducting the extremities, and the fingers fanned to form a C. The infant then flexed both arms in an embracing motion

This is an example of which newborn reflex? A. Dancing
B. Moro's
C. Rooting
D. Babinski


B
Moro's reflex is sometimes called the startle reflex because it appears in response to sudden jarring movements or loud noises.

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