Presence of the grasp reflex in an adult indicates what type of damage?
a. Brainstem c. CN III
b. Spinal cord d. Cortical
D
The grasp reflex is present when tactile stimulation of the palm of the hand produces a grasp response that is not a conscious voluntary act. The grasp reflex is a primitive reflex that normally disappears with maturational development; thus, the presence of the grasp reflex in the adult indicates cortical damage.
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