Which of the following is the correct definition of the withdrawal reflex
A)Following a loud noise or sudden drop in height, an infant extends its arms and legs and quickly brings them in
B)An infant turns its head toward something touching its cheek
C)When an infant is laid on its back, it turns its head to one side and extends the arm on the same side
D)An infant flexes its leg when a soft pin prick is applied to the sole of its foot

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The withdrawal reflex is a spinal reflex intended to protect the body from damaging stimuli. It is a rapid response to a painful stimulus, such as a pin prick, leading to the immediate withdrawal of the body part from the source of pain. In this case, an infant flexing its leg in response to a soft pin prick on the sole of its foot is an example of the withdrawal reflex.

Which of the Following Is the Correct Definition of the Withdrawal