Which statement about reflexes and the development of motor skills is true?
A. The stepping reflex does not appear when the newborn's body is in an upright position.
B. Certain reflexes drop out early, but the motor functions involved are renewed later.
C. Parents should deliberately exercise newborn stepping reflexes to encourage early walking.
D. The tonic neck reflex may help the baby combine vision with arm movements.
Answer: B
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