The rooting reflex refers to a newborn's tendency to
A)grimace and reach their arms outward and then inward.
B)open the mouth to seek food when touched on the cheek.
C)grab onto objects placed onto the centre of their palm.
D)close the eyes when startled by loud noises.

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The rooting reflex is the reflex of newborn babies to turn their head towards anything that strokes their cheek or mouth in search of food. This helps them find the breast or bottle to feed. Option A describes the Moro reflex, Option C describes the Palmar grasp reflex, and Option D describes the startle reflex.

The Rooting Reflex Refers to a Newborn's Tendency to