Protective extension reflex involves which response?

Protective extension reflex involves which response?

• A. Disrupt BOS
• B. Arms or legs extend to catch balance
• C. Head righting
• D. No movement

Answer: (B)

When balance is threatened, the body automatically reaches out with the limbs to catch or shield the body, broadening the base of support to prevent a fall. This protective extension is most evident as the arms (and sometimes legs) extend in the direction of the loss of balance to grab onto something or stabilize. In practical terms, you’d expect to see the arms or legs extending to catch balance rather than a lack of movement or disrupting the base of support. Head righting is a different reflex focused on keeping the head oriented, not on extending limbs to protect the body.

When balance is threatened, the body automatically reaches out with the limbs to catch or shield the body, broadening the base of support to prevent a fall. This protective extension is most evident as the arms (and sometimes legs) extend in the direction of the loss of balance to grab onto something or stabilize. In practical terms, you’d expect to see the arms or legs extending to catch balance rather than a lack of movement or disrupting the base of support. Head righting is a different reflex focused on keeping the head oriented, not on extending limbs to protect the body.