Which of the following statements is true of the Moro reflex in babies?

A. It typically appears at birth.
B. Babies display this reflex when both their palms are stroked at once.
C. Babies display this reflex by extending their legs and arching backward.
D. It typically disappears by 1 month of age.

Answer: C

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