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Palmomental reflex is seen in lesions of -

A
Frontal lobe
B
Parietal lobe
C
Temporal lobe
D
Occipital lobe
High-Yield Explanation
Ans. is `a' i.e., Frontal lobe Palmomental reflex o A stimulus to the thenar area of the hand causes a reflex contraction of ipsilateral orbicularis oris and mentalis muscles. o It is a primitive reflex which is inhibited by frontal lobe as the child grows. o In frontal lobe lesions, inhibitory effect of frontal lobe is released ---> appearance of palmomental reflex.

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