Arrange the following reflexes in the correct order of their disappearance
(A) Stepping

(B) Moro

(C) Rooting

(D) Babinski

(E) Palmer grasp

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Correct option is C

Newborns exhibit primitive reflexes, which gradually disappear as the nervous system matures. The correct sequence of reflex disappearance is:
1. Rooting reflex (C) – Disappears by 4 months:
· When the baby’s cheek is stroked, they turn towards the stimulus and open their mouth (important for breastfeeding).
· Typically disappears by 4 months as voluntary sucking develops.
2. Stepping reflex (A) – Disappears by 2 months:
· When held upright with feet touching a surface, the baby makes stepping motions.
· Fades by 2 months as leg control develops.
3. Palmar grasp reflex (E) – Disappears by 5–6 months:
· When an object touches the baby's palm, they grip it tightly.
· Weakens around 5–6 months, as voluntary grasping emerges.
4. Moro reflex (B) – Disappears by 6 months:
· Also called the startle reflex, where the baby throws out their arms and then retracts them when startled.
· Usually disappears by 6 months as the nervous system matures.
5. Babinski reflex (D) – Disappears by 12–24 months:
· When the sole of the foot is stroked, the toes fan out.
· Typically disappears by 12–24 months as corticospinal tract myelination progresses.
Information Booster:
· Reflexes disappear as voluntary motor control improves.
· Persistent reflexes beyond their expected timeframe may indicate neurological disorders.