Neurologic Development and Aging

Question 1

Primitive reflexes should not persist beyong _______.

Answer 1

3-5 months

Question 2

What is the Galant reflex?

Answer 2

stroking one side of the back of the infant causes lateral curvature of the

Question 3

What is the Moro reflex?

Answer 3

when support is lost, the arms will abduct (swing out) and extend and hands will open followed by adduction and flexion

Question 4

Stuttering affects what percent of children?

Answer 4

2%

Question 5

What improves fluency in stuttering?

Answer 5

ethanol and singing

Question 6

Mental retardation affects what percent of births?

Answer 6

3%