Which neonatal reflex is absent in a child with spastic cerebral palasy? mcq given below:
Q. Which neonatal reflex is absent in a child with spastic cerebral palasy?(a) Moro’s reflex / |
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👶 Reflex in Spastic Cerebral Palsy
Let’s understand this in a very simple way.
What is cerebral palsy?
Cerebral palsy (CP) is a disorder that affects:
- Movement
- Muscle tone
- Coordination
👉 In spastic CP, muscles become stiff and tight.
What are primitive reflexes?
These are automatic reflexes present in newborn babies.
Examples:
- Moro reflex
- Grasp reflex
- Tonic neck reflexes
Which reflex is absent in spastic cerebral palsy?
✅ Correct Answer: (b) Symmetric tonic neck reflex
What is STNR?
Symmetric tonic neck reflex helps the baby coordinate head and limb movements.
👉 In children with spastic cerebral palsy, this reflex may be abnormal or absent due to brain damage affecting motor control.
Why other options are not correct?
- (a) Moro reflex → ❌ Often persists abnormally
- (c) Asymmetric tonic neck reflex → ❌ Commonly persists in CP
- (d) Grasp reflex → ❌ Usually present
Simple Exam Trick:
Spastic CP → Primitive reflex abnormality → STNR affected
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