Asked by Heather Boucher on Jun 14, 2024
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Newborns vigorously root for a nipple when
A) their foot is tickled.
B) their cheek is touched.
C) they hear a loud noise.
D) they make eye contact with their caregiver.
Nipple
A small projection from the breast or mammary glands through which milk is delivered to an infant.
Cheek
The fleshy part of the face below the eye and between the nose and ear, used for expressing emotions and tasting food.
- Recognize and comprehend the reflex actions and behaviors seen in newborns.
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EM
Elias Montes de OcaJun 15, 2024
Final Answer :
B
Explanation :
Rooting is a reflex that helps a baby find the breast or bottle to feed. When a baby's cheek is touched, they will turn their head towards that side with the hopes of finding a nipple to suck on. This reflex usually disappears by 3-4 months of age. The other options (tickling foot, loud noise, eye contact) do not elicit the rooting reflex.
Learning Objectives
- Recognize and comprehend the reflex actions and behaviors seen in newborns.