Exam #6 (Final) Study Guide - Spring 2012
| Exam Date & Start Times: | Monday, 21 May 2012 7:40AM Lab section - Exam is scheduled for 9:40am-11:40am (please arrive by 9:35am) 12:50PM Lab section - Exam is scheduled for 11:50am-1:50pm (please arrive by 11:45am) |
Bring to each lab exam:
- #2 pencils,
- large eraser,
- scantron #882
All other materials must be put away (i.e. in cabinets or at the front or side of the room). Test forms and other materials will be provided as necessary.
Exam Format:
The exam is worth 150 points and consists of a mix of true/false, multiple choice, short answer and fill-in identification questions (with displays at multiple stations that you will need to be able to identify, name, describe and/or explain). Remember that the exam will cover all material from BOTH the lecture and the lab. You will have up to 2 hours (if needed) to complete the exam so there should not be any time pressure. Note that once the exam begins you will not be able to leave and return (please visit the rest room prior to test time).
How to study:
You should review all of the lecture and lab material since the beginning of the semester (with an emphasis on the material presented since the previous exam) which includes the following lectures and associated labs:
| Lecture Topics: | Chpts | Labs: | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Respiratory System | 24 | Lab 12 - Cardiovascular System | |
| Cardiovascular System I: Blood | 20 | Lab 13 - Respiratory System | |
| Cardiovascular System II: Heart | 21 | ||
| Cardiovascular System III-IV: Blood Vessels | 22 | ||
| Comprehensive Review | all | Review All Labs |
Identification of structures on cats, cadavers and cadaver specimens (also on models and diagrams) and under the microscope will be emphasized. You should also be prepared to answer general questions about these systems (i.e. general functions, cellular structure, organization etc.). Use your lab manual, lecture outlines and notes as your guide to the material you need to know. Note: All of the information presented in the lab manual is important (unless specifically noted otherwise). Terms that are underlined are particularly important, you should be able to identify, describe, explain and/or define them.
Although you should have a clear understanding of all the material covered in all lectures and labs the exam will be more heavily weighted towards certain topics. Below is a list of topics that have been covered in class and the approximate proportion of the exam that will review each of these topics (use this list with caution, the italicized lists are intended as a general guide only). Remember, your primary "study guide" is your lab manual.
I. Respiratory System (~10-15%)
- describe the structure and function of the different regions of the respiratory system
- explain the role of the pleural membrane (and cavity)
II. Cardiovascular System: Hematology - Blood (~ 15-20%)
- describe the function of the blood
- describe the major divisions of the blood, their proportions and there components
- identify the different types of blood cells under the microscope
- describe the role of the different types of blood cells
III. Cardiovascular System: Heart (~20-25%)
- describe the general function of the heart
- identify and discuss the significance of the histology of the heart
- identify the external and internal features of the heart
- describe the pacemaker and conductive tissues of the heart
- describe the flow of blood through the heart
IV. Cardiovascular System: Blood Vessels (~20-25%)
- describe the general functions of the different blood vessel types
- identify the different blood vessels on cats, cadaver and models
- describe the sequence of blood flow from point to point in the circulatory system
V. Comprehensive Review (~25-30%)
- The comprehensive portion of the exam will include all question formats and they will be mixed in with the new material. Although the comprehensive section questions are generally not as specific as the questions on previous exams, they are not give away questions either.
- Hint: use your old exams and quizzes to get a feel for what you remember and what you need to review. Focusing on what you do not remember, review the lab manual and your notes (and your text for the illustrations). The lab manual summarizes all that you should know while the textbook has the necessary illustrations.
- You should be able to identify and describe cell components, tissues, bones, muscles, brain, sensory structures, heart, blood vessels etc... essentially the structure of all of the body systems. As you review you are likely to discover that your remember more than you think and that much of what you have been doing throughout the semester has involved more comprehensive material than you may have been aware of. This can be the most exciting part of the course, when you start to put all of the pieces together and realize the full breadth of human anatomy and all that you have learned. Have fun, see you at the final!
Note: The amount of time you spend in the lab working hands on with the material will directly effect your understanding of anatomy. Rooms are available in the SM building (SM 55F - biology study room, SM 5 - math resource center), the library and in the Fox building for group study. Use your lecture and lab notes along with your handouts as your guide. Use the text and other resources (i.e. study guide, web links, coloring books, video etc.) as references, and practice by answering the questions in the lab manual and in the text. There is a lot to learn in this class, take advantage of the resources available to you, do all your reading, review your notes, form a study group, and ask questions. Remember, studying is work, but it should also be interesting. I hope you are enjoying what you are learning. You will learn a lot in this course!
