study for physiology?

[Theafoni]

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I'd appreciate any tips for studying physiology. This is my first bio class since general biology almost 2 years ago. Rote memorization is extremely boring, I have heard of using concept maps but I've never tried it. The little details are tough to get straight which can really throw you off. Should I rewrite the notes, maybe condensing it. Also is it worth it to purchase a StudyBlue membership, it looks like it has decent notes?

 

[Roxas]

I think conceptual type classes (like physio) are easier and more fun to study for than rote memorization classes. Always be asking yourself "why is it doing this?" and draw out pathways or concept maps as many times as needed to solidify material. Only rewrite notes if you are going to reword them, don't just copy. Or try and teach the material to someone else.

 

[Thoroughbred_Med]

Yeah... physio is not as rote mem. as anatomy... but still. You are going to need to have an ok anatomy base to to be able to apply physiology.

Physiology >>>>>>>>>>>>> anatomy IMO

I love the critical thinking and problem solving base. I'm in a graduate level pathophysiology course right now and I love it! Don't get me wrong, it's hard as shat but I already feel like a doctor! ... like we get a patient history and physical, imaging, and whatever labs we need and we have to diagnose them! That's how my tests are lol!

 

[souldriven]

I'm using the free version of StudyBlue to study for Physiology this semester. Even if you don't buy the membership, you can still make flashcards and that's made all the difference in the world for me.

 

[Satire5Texul]

I did Animal Physiology and Physiology itself, and what really helped was YouTube videos. I watched as many as I could. Because they all say something similar in a different way.
Also do not try to memorize like you mentioned. You need to relate the ideas. And relating ideas does not always mean you must relate how the Na+/K+ pump moves from your book's diagrams. I would imagine as if it was a real water pump and "see" the protons coming in and out. Like anything abstract, unusual and uncanny idea will stick in your head better because it is unfamiliar and distinct from the rest. It is the reason sexual innuendos are usually the ones that get burned into your head.

I was at such a stand-still with physics 2 (highly conceptual) and like 4 days before the test I just watched as many YouTube videos as I could and made my own abstract ideas about the material. Got a 100%.

YouTube does wonders for all classes