Which of the following statements is true of the Babinski reflex?
A) Babies display this reflex when they hear a loud noise.
B) It typically appears during 4 months of age.
C) It typically disappears by 1 year.
D) Babies display this reflex by fanning out their toes.

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The Babinski reflex is a reflex that is present in infants and typically disappears by 1 year of age. It is elicited by stroking the sole of the foot from the heel to the toes. A positive Babinski reflex is characterized by fanning out of the toes.

Which of the Following Statements Is True of the Babinski