Weird

The magnitude of studying so much science just hit me.

I mean, i didnt realised that my course kinda qualifies me as a "scientist"

I mean two years ago or rather when i was in Jc i HATED science/chem to the core la. and bio i was like totally catch no ball.

This sem im learning like a mixture of physics, chem and bio as a short intro to the body.

So how did i realised i was kinda a "scientist" ?

i was watching CSI. haha.. i mean. last year when i watched CSI i was just like seeing the story and all. but now, i dunno why. When they say stuff, i actually know what they are talking. all the terms and definitions i kinda know.

and instinctively, all the mechanisms and definition float into my head. haha...

i mean.. quite sad rite if u think abt it but yea

at least i learnt smth. haha.

for my paper today. i made 2 grave errors.

1. i waited for a friend and was a little late
2. i didnt know how much time i had and spent too much time on mcq

BUT

i still think i can pass and that's my aim. haha. i just want to make sure i know my stuff. results don matter much to me =)

Still got like 4 more papers so hope i can do it. =)

here are some sample questions for u guys to guess/whack/try. haha

enjoy...

just imagine i got like 60 of these questions and 12 weeks worth of stuff unrelated.

-.-


1. Which of the following statements related to body composition is (are) correct:

A. Plasma osmolality is less than 270 mosmol/L.
B. Cell Mg++ concentration is greater than plasma Mg++ concentration.
C. Urea is a major contributor to plasma osmolality.
D. Cell K+ concentration is greater than plasma K+ concentration.

Answer:
1. If only A, B and C are correct
2. If only A and C are correct
3. If only B and D are correct
4. If only D is correct
5. If all are correct

2. All of the following statements regarding a thromboembolus arising from a deep vein in the right calf are true except for:

1. A thromboembolus arising from the right calf may pass via the inferior vena cava
2. A thromboembolus arising from the right calf may pass via the right atrium
3. A thromboembolus arising from the right calf may pass via the left pulmonary artery
4. A thromboembolus arising from the right calf may pass via the right pulmonary artery
5. A thromboembolus arising from the right calf may pass via a pulmonary vein

3. All of the following statements regarding skeletal muscle are correct except for:

1. Muscles crossing more than one joint are prone to injury from over-stretching
2. In muscle strains there may be damage to both muscle and collagen fibres
3. In an isometric muscle contraction there is no change in the length of the muscle
4. Stretching a muscle prior to contraction typically produces a stronger contraction
5. Active insufficiency is when a prime mover is unable to stretch sufficiently due to lack of flexibility

4. All of the following statements concerning an acute inflammatory exudate are true except for:

1. An acute inflammatory exudate has a high protein content as a result of increased vascular permeability
2. An acute inflammatory exudate often contains fibrin, which is derived from plasma fibrinogen. 3. An acute inflammatory exudate often contains neutrophils, which leave the circulation by squeezing through gaps between endothelial cells
4. An acute inflammatory exudate can be described as haemorrhagic if it has a high content of red blood cells.
5. An acute inflammatory exudate develops as part of a disease process and consequently has no beneficial effects.

5. Which one of the following descriptions of Class I MHC molecules is not correct?

1. The principal function of MHC Class I molecules is to display peptides derived from cytosolic proteins on the cell surface
2. Class I MHC molecules bind to CD8 molecules on T cells
3. Human Class I MHC molecules include HLA-A, HLA-B and HLA-C
4. Class I molecules are normally only expressed on antigen presenting cells
5. A cell expresses Class I molecules encoded by genes inherited from both parents


5 questions. 25% chance. fancy the odds?

=)