Physiology Help

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I'm taking a Physiology class. It doesn't include Anatomy; I took Anatomy last semester. I have also taken Chemistry and Biology.

I am having the absolute most difficult time with Physio! I am amazed at how unable to grasp concepts I am! I have never had this much difficulty with a class.

Is there anyone out there who found Physio to be a challenge? Anyone have any insights on how to get through this class? I would like to get through it by learning and understanding the material--I don't just want to skate through and pretend it never happened.

Any input is greatly appreciated.

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Specializes in Neuroscience.

Physiology is far easier for me than Anatomy (all the variations on the models screw me up), so if I can help if you'd like me to...PM me if you want.

What are you learning in physio right now?

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Specializes in EMT-P.

You could always ask your questions here. Also use online resources like

http://www.mhhe.com/biosci/ap/vander8e/student_index.mhtml

Many more. Just Google Online physiology. Other helpful tools are online animations. I think they really help understanding concepts, for example, if you want to look up osmosis, Google Osmosis animations.

First search hit. http://highered.mcgraw-hill.com/sites/0072495855/student_view0/chapter2/animation__how_osmosis_works.html

Good luck

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I am not able to PM just yet.

I am learning about the nervous system. I could use explanations (simplified, at first!) about membrane potential, -70 mV concept), Na+/K+ pumps, action potentials and more! Once the concepts are explained, I am able to understand, but for some reason I am not able to conceptualize from my instructor's lectures.

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Specializes in EMT-P.

Try this.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SCasruJT-DU

Ask questions after the video.

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