Don't recall one - if it was, it would have been MCQ (and if it was hard I probably would remember it). He tells the class every year something that the previous years lot had difficulty with - I think he bases it on stuff like the questions he gets asked by students.
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Don't recall one - if it was, it would have been MCQ (and if it was hard I probably would remember it). He tells the class every year something that the previous years lot had difficulty with - I think he bases it on stuff like the questions he gets asked by students.
ChickenPie
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I think the best preparation that we can do for this test is analyzing past questions and the study sheets in detail.
Judging from how the 2nd years commented on the question posted here, it seems everyone knows their stuff; however it's displaying and applying that knowledge which is the real test.
Judging from how the 2nd years commented on the question posted here, it seems everyone knows their stuff; however it's displaying and applying that knowledge which is the real test.
doctorhopeful
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Would studying hsfy resources the yr before hsfy help?
I was going to do a biomed degree first and then apply for medicine post grad, but then changed my mind after my first few weeks of study that i wanted to go for undergrad entry next yr. I had to drop all of my science related courses for this yr in order for the uni to allow me to go for it next yr. So right now I din't have much to do! Just wondering, do you think beginning to study for hsfy next year will help? Such as, reading the text books, making my own notes and watching utube lectures etc? I'm also worried (though I think its unlikely) that I might risk burning out or not have as much drive to study next year because I have "done it before." Is there any study or prep that you think might really be helpful for next year? I'm having a really good go at UMAT this year
Thanks!
I was going to do a biomed degree first and then apply for medicine post grad, but then changed my mind after my first few weeks of study that i wanted to go for undergrad entry next yr. I had to drop all of my science related courses for this yr in order for the uni to allow me to go for it next yr. So right now I din't have much to do! Just wondering, do you think beginning to study for hsfy next year will help? Such as, reading the text books, making my own notes and watching utube lectures etc? I'm also worried (though I think its unlikely) that I might risk burning out or not have as much drive to study next year because I have "done it before." Is there any study or prep that you think might really be helpful for next year? I'm having a really good go at UMAT this year
Thanks!Spot on. I don't think the people who got unusually bad marks in the test last year were let down by a lack of studying/a lack of knowledge - rather they failed to answer the questions posed (i.e. they didn't write down the stuff required in the exam, even if they knew it).
Definately look over past exam papers (CELS191 and BIOL111) - CELS blatantly repeats exam questions all the time!
doctorhopeful
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Otago (yy) they assured me it would be ok
doctorhopeful
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Other than UMAT I would say dont prepare for it. Chances are you will forget it, the course content will change and it has proven unhelpful to many people anyway. Just enjoy life before health sci, as you will learn everything you need that year. No head starts needed
Cheers (y) enjoying life sounds like a great plan! So looking forward to Otago, just got to get thru that hsfy cos more years of study is too expensive now after my extra yr :cry:
Thanks 4 ur answer
Im starting to see what you guys mean...
what do you guys think about this question;
"how does the interaction of desmosomes with cytoplasmic components enable resistance to tension"
so desmosomes interact with intermediate filaments, which anchor them to the cytoplasm --> allows attachment between adjacent cells = cell to cell adhesion preventing them from being pulled apart?
what do you guys think about this question;
"how does the interaction of desmosomes with cytoplasmic components enable resistance to tension"
so desmosomes interact with intermediate filaments, which anchor them to the cytoplasm --> allows attachment between adjacent cells = cell to cell adhesion preventing them from being pulled apart?
ChickenPie
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I would definitely mention that intermediate filaments consist of a cable-like structure of protein subunits which resists tension.
I think the key part of the answer is that desmosomes attach to intermediate filaments in the cytoskeleton which extend throughout the cytoplasm and resist tension forces due to their structure (cable-like structure of keratinous protein subunits) and orientation (extend throughout the cell to maintain cell shape).
I think the key part of the answer is that desmosomes attach to intermediate filaments in the cytoskeleton which extend throughout the cytoplasm and resist tension forces due to their structure (cable-like structure of keratinous protein subunits) and orientation (extend throughout the cell to maintain cell shape).
patkirtan
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Yeah, i saw that question. We discussed it in our study group and all of us agreed with your answer Kojiko, we also extended it with explanation of how the intermediate filaments were structured.
Ahh, i'm tired of study, we just went over 6 years worth of past year papers today =.=" I hope it's going to help, although a few questions kept repeating AND i've got a basic understanding of what the examiners will test. I haven't seen a single question on the Chemical Evolution theory, so i'm betting there's going to be a good question on it.
:cry: Good luck HSFYer's '10 !!! I dunno why but i think since the examiners are being nice and giving the mid sem break to study for this and removing GLM content from it that this EXAM is going to be a bitch!
Ahh, i'm tired of study, we just went over 6 years worth of past year papers today =.=" I hope it's going to help, although a few questions kept repeating AND i've got a basic understanding of what the examiners will test. I haven't seen a single question on the Chemical Evolution theory, so i'm betting there's going to be a good question on it.
:cry: Good luck HSFYer's '10 !!! I dunno why but i think since the examiners are being nice and giving the mid sem break to study for this and removing GLM content from it that this EXAM is going to be a bitch!
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"How does the interaction of desmosomes with cytoplasmic components enable resistance to tension?"
Desmosomes anchor intermediate filaments between cells by acting like a rivet. The intermediate filaments also anchor the desmosomes into the cytoplasm. This means the junction locks the two cells in place and prevents and tension forces from pulling the cells apart.
Just some thoughts..
Final tips for the test:
1. Keep your cool before the test. A lot of people will be stressing out, asking each other last minute questions. Ignore it all. If you can, just put on some headphones and listen to some music to keep yourself relaxed. Staying relaxed will clear your head.
2. Read each question at least twice before answering --> probably the most important. This is this especially the case for the genetics questions!!
3. Use elimination for MCQs
4. Answer the SAQs directly (don't waffle...just get straight to the point). If you feel that your answer isn't long enough, think of what you could have possibly missed. Then, just for safety purposes, write down any extra information you know on that topic (even if it's not directly linked to the question). They won't penalise you for adding extra information.
5. Do the easy questions first and leave the difficult ones till the end. This boosts your confidence and by the time you come back to the hard ones, the information from the easy questions would have triggered your memory.
Good luck future Doctors =)
Desmosomes anchor intermediate filaments between cells by acting like a rivet. The intermediate filaments also anchor the desmosomes into the cytoplasm. This means the junction locks the two cells in place and prevents and tension forces from pulling the cells apart.
Just some thoughts..
Final tips for the test:
1. Keep your cool before the test. A lot of people will be stressing out, asking each other last minute questions. Ignore it all. If you can, just put on some headphones and listen to some music to keep yourself relaxed. Staying relaxed will clear your head.
2. Read each question at least twice before answering --> probably the most important. This is this especially the case for the genetics questions!!
3. Use elimination for MCQs
4. Answer the SAQs directly (don't waffle...just get straight to the point). If you feel that your answer isn't long enough, think of what you could have possibly missed. Then, just for safety purposes, write down any extra information you know on that topic (even if it's not directly linked to the question). They won't penalise you for adding extra information.
5. Do the easy questions first and leave the difficult ones till the end. This boosts your confidence and by the time you come back to the hard ones, the information from the easy questions would have triggered your memory.
Good luck future Doctors =)
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I'mOnABoat
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Good luck for everyone sitting the test tomorrow.
KK has some good advice. Just relax!!!
KK has some good advice. Just relax!!!
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All the smart cats at Aquinas said it was a piece of cake. Apparently everyone was confused about what all the hype was about xD. They said they over studied for it.
I think they decided to take it easy on you HSFYers this year =)
I think they decided to take it easy on you HSFYers this year =)
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