Sunday, February 17, 2013

Flexor Withdrawal Reflex

Onset:  Birth
Stimulus:  Noxious stimulus (pressure or pain) to the sole of the foot or the palm of the hands
Response:  The foot or hand withdrawals away from the stimulus
Integration: 2 months
Negative Effects if Persistent
may have hypersensitivity to sensory stimuli


Source: Dreeben p. 423

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