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Neonate Moro Reflex Aka Startle Caught Guard Opens

Front What is the moro reflex?
Back This (AKA startle reflex) is when a neonate is caught off guard by something or someone; the neonate opens his or her arms wide, spreads the fingers, and seems to grab at things.

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