grasp reflex

an involuntary grasping by an individual of anything that touches the palm. This reflex is typical of infants, but in older individuals, it may be a sign of frontal lobe damage or disease.

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July 27th 2024

Golgi Type I neuron

see projection neuron. [Camillo Golgi]