Startle Reflex

Startle Reflex disappear at the age of?
A. 1 Year
B. 2 Year
C. 3 Year
D. 4 Year

Ans. (None)

Ref. Dorlands Medical Dictionary 28th Ed Pg 1437, 1439]

Startle Reflex- (Mo-l'o,s Reflex, Embrace Reflex)- Flexion of an infants thigh and knees. fanning and than clenching of the fingers, with the arms first thrown outward then brought together in an embrace attitude, produced by a sudden stimulus. It is seen normally in infants upto 3-4 months of age.

Moro Reflex Also called the startle reflex. the moro is usually triggered if your baby is startled by a loud noise or If his head falls backward or quickly changes position. Your baby's response to the moro will include spreading his arms and legs out widely and extending his neck. He will then quickly bring his arms back together and cry The mora reflex is usually present at birth and disappears by 3-6 months.