HELP on memorizing for Bio

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I understand MCAT isn't just memorizing, but I was reading through the EK Endrocology lecture and reproduction section, and apparently we need to memorize all the hormone and functions/locations. How did everyone study the EK bio section? did you memorize a section everyday to "engrave" it to your mind for the mcat?

Do you know the FLAT PEG memnonic? Anterior pituitary hormones are FH LH ACTH TSH Prolactin Endorphins GH

Originally Posted by ilovemedi

I understand MCAT isn't just memorizing, but I was reading through the EK Endrocology lecture and reproduction section, and apparently we need to memorize all the hormone and functions/locations. How did everyone study the EK bio section? did you memorize a section everyday to "engrave" it to your mind for the mcat?

These are definitely things that you should have down by memory. Yes, the MCAT is mostly application, but if you don't have certain facts to draw on, you cannot apply them to anything and analyze new situations.

Personally, I have made flashcards of just about everything. I find that this is the best way to constantly keep information fresh in your head.

Originally Posted by ilovemedi

I understand MCAT isn't just memorizing, but I was reading through the EK Endrocology lecture and reproduction section, and apparently we need to memorize all the hormone and functions/locations. How did everyone study the EK bio section? did you memorize a section everyday to "engrave" it to your mind for the mcat?

I can't memorize too well, and since I don't major in bio, I find it difficult too after seeing many topics such as the ones you described. I despise endocrinology and embryology, but getting better at the latter. My strategy is to read on it everyday, treat it as light reading, and look it up on websites where people usually come up with better explanations/mnemonics. Basically read all I can about a certain topic. I know it takes time but I feel better this way

As for the EK, I did the 1001. Learn by doing is my motto, lol.

Originally Posted by thelullaby99

I can't memorize too well, and since I don't major in bio, I find it difficult too after seeing many topics such as the ones you described. I despise endocrinology and embryology, but getting better at the latter. My strategy is to read on it everyday, treat it as light reading, and look it up on websites where people usually come up with better explanations/mnemonics. Basically read all I can about a certain topic. I know it takes time but I feel better this way

As for the EK, I did the 1001. Learn by doing is my motto, lol.

ditto... i suck at memorizing but lots of practice and repetition tends to make it stick =)

Look at it over, and over, and over, and over, and over.....I don't know of a better memorization strategy than tons of repetition. You just have to put in the time.