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What is the term for the reflex that does not disappear and is demonstrated when an infant tries to clear his or her throat?
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The gag reflex is a permanent reflex. It is used to clear a foreign body in the throat.
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What is gap reflex?
gap reflex is gag reflex spelled incorrectly. gag reflex (or pharyngeal reflex) is a reflex contraction of the back of the throat, evoked by touching the soft palate and occasionally the back of the tongue.
What causes a gag reflex in people?
The gag reflex is a type of reaction that often occurs automatically in the body. It occurs in the throat due to itÊnot wanting to or not being able to swallow.
Infant reflexes?
DefinitionA reflex is an involuntary muscle reaction to a certain type of stimulation. Certain sensations or movements are known to produce specific muscular responses.Alternative NamesPrimitive reflexes; Reflexes in infants; Tonic neck reflex; Galant reflex; Truncal incurvation; Rooting reflex; Parachute reflex; Grasp reflexConsiderationsThe presence and strength of a reflex is an important sign of neurological development and function.Many infant reflexes disappear as the child grows older, although some remain throughout adulthood. The presence of an infant reflex after the age at which the reflex normally disappears can be a sign of brain damage or damage to the nervous system.Infant reflexes are reflexes that are normal in infants, but abnormal in other age groups. Such reflexes include:Moro reflexSucking reflex (sucks when area around mouth stimulated)Startle reflex (pulling arms and legs inward after loud noise)Step reflex (stepping motions when sole of foot touches hard surface)Other infant reflexes include:The TONIC NECK REFLEX is elicited when the head of a relaxed child, lying on his back, is rotated to the side. The arm toward which the infant is facing extends straight away from the body with the hand partially open, while the arm on the side away from the face is flexed and the fist is clenched tightly. Reversing the direction in which the face is turned reverses the position. The tonic neck position is often described as the fencer's position because it resembles the stance of a fencer.The TRUNCAL INCURVATION or Galant reflex is elicited by stroking or tapping along the side of the spine while the infant lays on the stomach. The infant will twitch his or her hips toward the side of the stimulus in a "dancing' movement.The GRASP REFLEX is elicited by placing a finger on the infant's open palm. The hand will close around the finger. Attempting to remove the finger causes the grip to tighten. Newborn infants have strong grasps and can almost be lifted from the examination table if both hands are used.The ROOTING REFLEX is elicited by stroking the cheek. The infant will turn toward the side that was stroked and begin to make sucking motions with its mouth.The PARACHUTE REFLEX occurs in the slightly older infant, and is elicited by holding the child upright then rotating the body quickly face forward (as if falling). The arms are reflexively extended as if to break a fall even though this reflex appears long before walking.Examples of reflexes that persist into adulthood are:Blinking reflex -- you blink your eyes when they are touched or when sudden bright light appearsCough reflex -- you cough when your airway is stimulatedGag reflex -- you gag when the throat or back of mouth is stimulatedSneeze reflex -- you sneeze when nasal passages are irritatedYawn reflex - you yawn when the body needs additional oxygenCommon CausesAbnormal presence of infant reflexes can occur in adults with:Brain damageStrokeCall your health care provider ifAbnormal infant reflexes are usually discovered by the health care provider during exams performed for other reasons. The parents of an infant may be aware of the condition.What to expect at your health care provider's officeThe health care provider will perform a physical examination and ask questions about the child's medical history.Questions may include:What reflexes were present?At what age did each infant reflex disappear?What other symptoms are also present? (For example, decreased alertness or seizures.)
How does the gag reflex stop us from choking?
The gag reflex is the throat closing up and trying to force a foreign object down the throat. It is the body's attempt to stop choking by clearing the object out of the vital area.
What does it mean when a girl uses my finger to stick it down her throat and she me she doesnt have a gag reflex?
It obviously means that she doesn't have a gag reflex, and how did she show you that with your finger?
Does pouches in the throat area disappear before birth in all chordates?
a kind of pouch found in the throat region of chordates
What does it mean when throat feels like its on fire?
It might mean heart burn, or reflex because acids from your stomach may be coming up to your throat during reflex. This happened to me the other night and I took three TUMS and it made my throat feel way better! So I would eat some TUMS.
Why you get a lump in your throat when im upset?
Its A Good Thing I don't Have A Lump In My Throat You Alien Weirdo you have A Lump In Your Throat.
Why do women gag when deep throating?
It's because of a gag reflex--a reflex contraction of the back of the throat, which is caused by touching the soft palate (the soft tissue that makes up the back of the roof of the mouth.) It's what keeps things from coming down our throat except for normal swallowing--it helps prevent choking. Everyone's gag reflex is different.
What prevents food from going into your throat?
Food normally goes in your throat when you swallow. A coordinated swallow reflex, controlled partially by the tongue, helps you control the timing of swallowing.
Why do you vomit when you put fingers in the throat?
it is a natural reflex which makes you gag because your body thinks you are choking, so it will make you throw up to unblock your throat....
In human anatomy where does one find the uvula?
The uvula is the hanging ball in the back of the throat that triggers the gag reflex.
