Abstract
In the normal rabbit, light tactile stimuli applied to the dorsum, causes a marked reflex contraction of the cutaneous maximous muscle. This response is especially marked if the stimulus is applied near the tail. In the cretin this reflex completely disappears but can again be elicited if the rabbit is treated with thyroid substance. The disappearance of this reflex is a reliable sign of cretinic degeneration.
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