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Reflex, Startle  

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  • A complex involuntary response to an unexpected strong stimulus. The reaction involves physical movement away from the stimulus, MUSCLE CONTRACTION and limb flexion, BLINKING, and changes in HEART RATE, BLOOD PRESSURE, and RESPIRATION. A reflex found in normal infants, observed when the infant is startled or feels the sensation of falling and characterized by sudden extension of the arms. It is only seen in children and adults suffering from disorders of the CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM, and is distinct from the startle reflex found in normal children and adults. Startle reaction elicited by a sudden, unexpected auditory stimulus.

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  • Startle Reaction
  • Startle Response

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