The reflex that indicates an abnormality in the motor control pathways from the cerebral cortex is the __________ reflex
a. Babinski
b. biceps
c. brachioradialis
d. knee jerk
A
A positive Babinski reflex indicates an abnormality in the motor pathways from the cerebral cortex.
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