Question 1

Which primitive reflex is responsible for the 'fight or flight' reaction and is associated with the sympathetic nervous system response in newborns?

Accepted Answer

Moro Reflex

Question 2

A child retains the Palmar Grasp Reflex beyond 6 months. Which of the following is a likely sign of retention?

Accepted Answer

Poor manual dexterity and difficulty with pencil grip

Question 3

Which reflex, if retained, is most likely to result in postural issues such as scoliosis and misaligned or rotated pelvis?

Accepted Answer

Spinal Galant Reflex

Question 4

The Tonic Labyrinthine Reflex is foundational for postural stability of large muscle groups. At what age does it typically integrate?

Accepted Answer

3 1/2 years

Question 5

A newborn displays an automatic flexion of the fingers when the palm is stimulated. What is the primary purpose of this reflex?

Accepted Answer

To facilitate grasping objects for survival

Question 6

Which retained reflex is most likely to cause decreased hand-eye coordination and problems with crossing the midline?

Accepted Answer

Asymmetric Tonic Neck Reflex

Question 7

A child with poor posture, muscle tone, and motion sickness may have retention of which reflex?

Accepted Answer

Tonic Labyrinthine Reflex

Question 8

Which reflex is necessary for postural development and typically integrates by 1 year of age?

Accepted Answer

Landau Reflex

Question 9

A child who has difficulty with activities that require upper and lower body coordination, such as crawling, may have retention of which reflex?

Accepted Answer

Landau Reflex

Question 10

Which equation best represents the relationship between the age of appearance ($A_a$), age of integration ($A_i$), and duration ($D$) of a primitive reflex?

Accepted Answer

$D = A_i - A_a$

Question 11

A child presents with hypersensitivity to sensory systems, poor stamina, and adverse drug reactions. Which retained reflex is most likely responsible?

Accepted Answer

Moro Reflex

Question 12

Which reflex, if retained, is most likely to result in poor visual motor skills and tracking problems?

Accepted Answer

Asymmetric Tonic Neck Reflex

Question 13

A child with decreased endurance, chronic digestive issues, and tension in the legs may have retention of which reflex?

Accepted Answer

Spinal Galant Reflex

Question 14

Which reflex is foundational for crawling and typically integrates between 9 and 11 months?

Accepted Answer

Crawling Reflex

Question 15

A newborn is unable to locate the breast for feeding due to a retained reflex. Which reflex is most likely involved?

Accepted Answer

Rooting Reflex

Question 16

Which of the following is NOT a sign of retention of the Moro Reflex?

Accepted Answer

Poor manual dexterity

Question 17

A child with poor handwriting, poor visual motor skills, and correlated speech dysfunction is most likely retaining which reflex?

Accepted Answer

Palmar Grasp Reflex

Question 18

Which reflex, if retained, can result in decreased balance, poor spatial awareness, and motion sickness?

Accepted Answer

Tonic Labyrinthine Reflex

Question 19

A child with poor posture in standing, poor seated posture, and inability to maintain a crawling position is most likely retaining which reflex?

Accepted Answer

Crawling Reflex

Question 20

Which of the following best describes the integration period for the Asymmetric Tonic Neck Reflex?

Accepted Answer

Birth to 6 months

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