One-month-old Susan quickly closes her eyelids when her father claps his hands near her head. The function of this reflex is to __________.
A. stimulate muscle near the eye
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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