Baby Sunni quickly closes her eyelids when her father claps his hands near her head. The function of this reflex is to
A) stimulate the eye muscle.
B) protect the infant from a blow to the head.
C) protect the infant from strong stimulation.
D) communicate irritation toward a caregiver.
Answer: C
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