MLE Anatomy, Physiology, and Microbiology Review
MLE Anatomy, Physiology, and Microbiology Review
MLE Day 3 covers anatomy, physiology, and microbiology.
What PRC asks
| Topic block | Approx. items |
|---|---|
| Female reproductive anatomy + physiology | 22 |
| Pregnancy physiology | 15 |
| Cardiovascular system | 8 |
| Respiratory system | 6 |
| Urinary system | 6 |
| Endocrine system | 8 |
| Nervous system basics | 6 |
| Microbiology basics | 12 |
| Common reproductive infections | 8 |
| Medical terminology | 5 |
| Pharmacology basics | 4 |
Female reproductive anatomy
- External genitalia (vulva, perineum)
- Internal organs (vagina, uterus, fallopian tubes, ovaries)
- Uterine wall layers
- Pelvic anatomy + pelvimetry
- Bony pelvis types (gynecoid, android, anthropoid, platypelloid)
- Female pelvis measurements
Reproductive physiology
- Menstrual cycle (follicular, ovulatory, luteal phases)
- Hormonal control (FSH, LH, estrogen, progesterone)
- Ovulation
- Fertilisation
- Implantation
Pregnancy physiology
- Hormonal changes (hCG, hPL, estrogen, progesterone)
- Cardiovascular changes (40-50% blood volume increase)
- Respiratory changes
- GI changes
- Renal changes
- Endocrine changes
Other body systems (review level)
- Cardiovascular: heart anatomy, ECG basics
- Respiratory: lung anatomy, gas exchange
- Urinary: kidney function, fluid/electrolyte balance
- Endocrine: hypothalamus, pituitary, thyroid, adrenal, pancreas
- Nervous: brain divisions, spinal cord, nerves
Microbiology
- Bacteria, viruses, fungi, parasites
- Common pathogens
- Sterilisation methods
- Aseptic technique
- Universal precautions
Common reproductive infections
- STIs: gonorrhea, chlamydia, syphilis, HSV
- Vaginal infections: candidiasis, trichomoniasis, BV
- UTI in pregnancy
- TORCH infections
Medical terminology
- Greek + Latin roots
- Common prefixes/suffixes (-itis, -ectomy, -plasty, -oscopy)
- Reproductive system terminology
A 5-week drilling plan
| Week | Focus | Volume target |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Female reproductive anatomy + pelvimetry | 80 items |
| 2 | Pregnancy physiology + reproductive physiology | 80 items |
| 3 | Other body systems | 80 items |
| 4 | Microbiology + reproductive infections | 80 items |
| 5 | Mixed mock + remediation | 1 mock + 60 items |
Realistic scores
| Diagnostic baseline | Realistic test-day score |
|---|---|
| 55% | 75% |
| 65% | 82% |
| 75% | 87% |
Where Super Tutor fits
Super Tutor's MLE track covers Anatomy + Physiology + Microbiology.
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