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The sucking reflex seems to belong with the rooting reflex. It is present before birth, and also aids in breastfeeding. It causes the child to instinctively begin to suck on anything that touches the roof of their mouth. This reflex is common to mammals, and specifically designed to express milk through the breastfeeding process. There are two stages to the action.
Definitions for gag reflex. Here are all the possible meanings and translations of the word gag reflex. Princeton's WordNet(0.00 / 0 votes)Rate this definition: pharyngeal reflex, gag reflex(noun) normal reflex consisting of retching; may be produced by touching the soft palate in the back of the mouth.