Reflexes

Question 1

Reflex

Answer 1

stereotyped, involuntary response to a given stimulus

Question 2

Dominant movement forms during

Answer 2

-last 4 months of prenatal and first 4 months after birth

Question 3

Infant reflexes occur

Answer 3

subcortically- below level of the higher brain centers

Question 4

We are born with many ______ reflexes

Answer 4

primitive

Question 5

Primitive reflexes have 3 things

Answer 5

1. specific duration
2. specific function
3. cause for concern when irregular

Question 6

Primitive reflexes emerge in utero, are present at birth, and disappear/are inhibited/controlled by higher brain centers by

Answer 6

6-12 months

Question 7

Most infant reflexes do not last beyond

Answer 7

the first year

Question 8

What reflexes endure into adulthood

Answer 8

• Blinking reflex
• Cough reflex
• Gag reflex
• Sneeze reflex
• Yawn reflex
• Knee Jerk reflex

Question 9

Infant reflexes can reoccur in adults who have

Answer 9

• stroke

- brain damage

Question 10

Primitive reflexes occur ____ and are depressed at ___________.

Answer 10

occur at birth, depressed at 6 months

Question 11

Primitive reflexes are important for

Answer 11

-protection, nutrition, and survival

Question 12

Are postural reflexes still subcortical?

Answer 12

yes

Question 13

Labyrinthe leads to

Answer 13

upright posture

Question 14

Palmar grasp leads to

Answer 14

grasping

Question 15

stepping leads to

Answer 15

walking

Question 16

Reflexes should be tested in a _____ area

Answer 16

quiet

Question 17

If a child is lacking Moro reflex may signify

Answer 17

Cerebral birth injury

Question 18

If a child is lacking Asymmetric tonic reflex

Answer 18

may indicate cerebral palsy or other neurological problems if persists past time

Question 19

When retained or not integrated may be suggestive of:

Answer 19

CNS pathology or neurodevelopmental delay

Question 20

Palmar grasping reflex

Answer 20

S-palm stimulated
R-4 fingers close, not thumb
Duration- 5 months gestation-> 4 months post partum
Function- survival, hold onto parent, leads to voluntary reaching and grasping
Concerns- make indicate a neurological problem-spasticity, grasp patterns, fine motor coordination, oral motor overflow

Question 21

Sucking reflex

Answer 21

S-touch of lips
R-sucking
D-utero - 3 months
Concerns- no reflex problematic for nutrition 
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