I appreciate the hot plate reflex example to describe how the stimuli becomes a response. Also, the SAME acronym helps me retain the information. Thanks!

Using the acronym SAME, is super easy to remember that sensory neurons are afferent and motor neuron is efferent. Video was very clear and very helpful

The video and the acronym were very useful to me in understanding the mechanisms involved in the spinal reflex. Thank you!

The explanation of the different reflexes and the use for the acronym SAME helped in my better understanding of the spinal reflex.

I was drawn to this video because my husband has a herniated disc and one of the test that his orthopedic surgeon did on him was a reflex test. He was able to identify which disc was compromising which nerve based on 2 reflex tests. One on his knee and the other on the ankle.

So cool we are able to be consciously aware of what is happening with our spinal reflex, thanks for making this video!!!

Nice and simple step by step review of the spinal reflex. Good video.

This video demonstrated a very clear understanding of how our reflexes can be automatic or conscious. Just by explaining more about how interneurons come into play and make our reactions more conscious provided a clear difference between automatic and conscious reflexes. Without those two examples you provided it would have been more challenging to decipher what the difference is between the two.

Great flow chart to show the responsibility of interneurons in the pathway!

The acronym SAME make sit easier to comprehend the pathways. Also, I liked how you explained this with an example of the hotplate reflex.

I’ve never had anyone use the acronym SAME, so it was very helpful & something I will remember from now on

i like how you drew out the process with arrows on what was next. having a flow chart of the spinal reflex will be easy for me to redraw in my notes

I've taken many classes such as anatomy, psychophysiology, cognitive neuroscience, behavioral neuroscience and they all discussed our motor system and our spinal cord but this is the first time I heard the acronym SAME. I'll definitely remember that for future reference.

How interesting! The doctor tapping our knee is something that's been done to us forever at physicals, but I didn't fully understand what they were looking for. Something like our spinal reflex is so important yet something I never really think about

Nice and simple step by step review of the spinal reflex. I like the SAME acronym because it is very easy to understand and remember.

MEDA 110 summer 2020: The videos are a great way to explain the concepts we are learning in the book. Reading the concepts in the books and then seeing the videos is a great way to reinforce the learning.

The more videos I watch, the more educated and aware I become with my body and the certain issues that may occur.

Great video! I love your teaching style

Reflexes are so cool because like you said, you have no control over them! Anything involving the spine is so intricate and amazing because our spines control and house so many functions of our bodies. I can’t wait to see what stem cells will be able to do for those who have low function or are paralyzed from spinal injuries.

Great video! I really enjoy your way of teaching. It is very clear and easy to understand

Had trouble understanding this concept in class but this video clarified it for me. Good for my review session.

You acronyms always help! Thank you for making quick videos that really help us study.

I have always gotten afferent and efferent confused and I never knew about the acronym SAME! That is going to be a lifesaver!

I learned about this concept in another class but I always had trouble really grasping it. This video simplified everything so I was finally able to understand it. Thank you!

The SAME acronym helps me remember the pathways, thank you for sharing more knowledge!

Our spinal reflex is so important and I feel like its so 'underrated' for lack of a better word, but we should really make it more known to the public like this simple video to explain how important it is. The spinal reflex saves our body without even realizing it.

Creating acronyms is a helpful way to learn any material. I like how these videos provide a visual representation of what is being talked about.

SAME is a great acronym. I love these videos and wish there were more! Very helpful for learning the material within the Anatomy & Physiology introductory coursework

The flow chart you made was a great way to visualize what happens when our reflexes kick in

I learned in this video that reflex is an automatic response and that sensory moves toward the central nervous system and the motor moves away from the central nervous system. I know understand the process of different reflexes and why they occur.

The brief recaps before these videos is great, it really helps put it all together

I really enjoy the way you break down these concepts. The knee jerk reaction versus a reaction via the inter-neuron controlled by the higher brain center kind of puts in perspective when people use the term mind over matter. Like holding your hand over a flame, you are literally rejecting your body's response to the pain/danger.

Great video and explanation. Very easy to understand.

I've always loved learning about spinal reflexes. The stretch reflex is an example you shared with hitting the patella tendons with a hammer. The body has an automatic reflex in response to lengthening of muscle and tendons to protect itself. We can even see this happen during exercise, when the body has a stronger concentric contraction in response to an eccentric contraction.

Arrows and pictures make it easier to remember.

I liked your explanation of the spinal reflex. I always get confused which side is afferent and which is efferent. I also use SAME DAVE.

LOl think butterfly when u draw the grey matter but also the way u did it gave me a laugh

I really enjoy your videos , they’re very educational and this in particular was very funny :) but at the same time it contains perfect examples of different stimuli and how the central nervous system works. Thanks !

The patellar reflex is such a common way to explain this process but would have like to have seen a different example. My motor control professor did not explain it as well as you though. Nice flow chart.

Will forever remember SAME. Thank you!

You are very clear when explaining the topics in these videos. The use of arrows and drawings really helps me understand the processes happening. - MA BIO 327 FALL 2019

glad you went over the SAME acronym, I didn't catch the video I should've watched before this one.

This acronym rocks !

Utilizing acronyms and visuals in talking about this topic was very helpful! Pairing these two was successful in making concepts, that are usually difficult, more easy to understand.

I love you intro!!! Very eye catching!!! Should smile more to keep views engaged...

Interesting how our reflexes arent under our conscious control. The acronym SAME is helpful.

This video is extremely helpful, the concepts will really stick for me now!

MEDA115 An amazing concept, I like learning about the reason behind things as simple as the reflex test. Phenomenal job professor!

This really helped to clarify how the interneurons play a role in reflexes.

bio 175" I like the example you gave lol makes it easier to understand and picture .

Fascinating how the reflex system works and is not consciously controlled

When I was reading about this in the Anatomy and Physiology for Health Professionals book I thought it was pretty interesting. I had always assumed that the brain had the ultimate control over everything, but learning that reflexes often bypass the brain is very cool.

I like the SAME concept, it could be really helpful for remembering concepts.

i really like how you explained the process but i wish there was more explanation of the monosynaptic and polysynaptic reflexes

very interesting this helps me understand why i have quick reflexes when someone touches my back

I liked your hot plate example lol

Acronyms always help when trying to store information into the long-term memory.

that hammers hurts me when I get that examination.

You gave an great example on how our reflexes can be either automatic or conscious.I like the break down of your teaching you are making things much more clear for me. (MEDA055-67400) (MEDA110-58939)

meda55 fall 2019 I like how you give examples of everything it helps to better understand what you are explaining

Thank u! Was also very funny! haha

wow i really wish i learned about SAME a long time ago, good tip! Bio 323 Summer 18.

Does having a twitch in your arm have any correlation with reflexes?

interesting video on the different funtion of the spinal reflex system, with different reflexes that transmit responses to our system. / MEDA110 (84168 - L)