Introduction Unit
The introduction unit consists of four parts:
Below is an outline detailing the content of each part of this unit:
- Biology
- Anatomy/Physiology
- Cytology
- Histology
Below is an outline detailing the content of each part of this unit:
Biology
Use this resource from Science Olympiad to review general biology content as relating to humans (skip any content about plants). A good amount of information found in here will be on the biology test for the introduction unit.
Below is a collection of resources from last year's biology part of the introduction unit, including the shorter test and its key. Use these to review, some questions on this year's test come directly from last year's.
Anatomy/Physiology
Below is a list of the human body systems as they will be identified in this introduction unit:
Below is a notes resource for this part of the introduction unit compiled from various sources:
Below are some previous years' assessments for the anatomy and physiology component of the introduction unit, each with their respective keys. Some questions for this year's single test are adapted from these other assessments, making reviewing each worthwhile.
Cytology
Review the topics listed on the introduction unit outline for this element of the introduction unit. Reference the pages linked below, paying attention only to what is included on the outline. The information included on these pages far exceeds the amount required for the cytology component of the introduction unit, so use these pages not only as a source of information to review but also as an exercise to develop the important research skill of sifting through a mass of information to find only what is necessary. Use discretion in determining what is necessary. Both of these - sifting through information and using discretion to determine what is necessary - are integral skills towards attaining the knowledge necessary to perform well in Science Olympiad study-based events.
Lecture Notes on Cell Structures and Functions
Cell Structures and Functions Practice Quiz
Lecture Notes on the Plasma Membrane
Plasma Membrane Diagram
Plasma Membrane Practice Quiz I
Plasma Membrane Practice Quiz II
Lipid Rafts Article (Journal of Lipid Research)
Cell Junctions Notes
Cell Junctions Diagram
DNA and Chromosomes (Khan Academy)
DNA Replication Practice Quiz
Phases of Cell Cycle (Khan Academy)
Cell Cycle Checkpoints (Khan Academy)
Cell Cycle Regulation (Khan Academy)
Cancer and Cell Cycle (Khan Academy)
Apoptosis (Khan Academy)
Phases of Mitosis (Khan Academy)
Phases of Meiosis (Khan Academy)
Lecture Notes on Cell Structures and Functions
Cell Structures and Functions Practice Quiz
Lecture Notes on the Plasma Membrane
Plasma Membrane Diagram
Plasma Membrane Practice Quiz I
Plasma Membrane Practice Quiz II
Lipid Rafts Article (Journal of Lipid Research)
Cell Junctions Notes
Cell Junctions Diagram
DNA and Chromosomes (Khan Academy)
DNA Replication Practice Quiz
Phases of Cell Cycle (Khan Academy)
Cell Cycle Checkpoints (Khan Academy)
Cell Cycle Regulation (Khan Academy)
Cancer and Cell Cycle (Khan Academy)
Apoptosis (Khan Academy)
Phases of Mitosis (Khan Academy)
Phases of Meiosis (Khan Academy)
Histology
Review the general body tissue notes linked below to prepare for the assessment on this part of the introduction unit. Remember to pay attention only to the topics stated on the introduction unit outline to not overstudy and to find anything that might not be included in this packet (as it comes from a third-party source - Georgia Highlands College) through your own outside research.