Which of the following best describes the Moro reflex
A)The baby withdraws to avoid pain
B)The baby swallows to improve feeding
C)The baby grunts to improve waste elimination
D)The baby extends his or her arms to avoid falling

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The Moro reflex is an infantile reflex normally present in all infants/young babies as a response to a sudden loss of support, where the infant feels as if it is falling. The reflex involves the infant spreading out the arms (abduction), unspreading the arms (adduction), and usually crying.

Which of the Following Best Describes the Moro Reflex