Systems

General Principles of Foundational Science (30%–35%)

• Biochemistry and molecular biology
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• Biology of cells (excludes signal transduction)
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• Apoptosis
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• Cell cycle and cell cycle regulation
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• Mechanisms of dysregulation
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• Cell/tissue structure, regulation, and function
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• Biology of tissue response to disease
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• Pharmacodynamic and pharmacokinetic processes

Immune System (1%–5%)

Blood & Lymphoreticular System (1%–5%)

Nervous System & Special Senses (5%–10%)

Skin & Subcutaneous Tissue (1%–5%)

Musculoskeletal System (1%–5%)

Cardiovascular System (1%–5%)

Respiratory System (1%–5%)

Gastrointestinal System (5%–10%)

Renal & Urinary System (5%–10%)

Pregnancy, Childbirth, & the Puerperium (1%–5%)

Female Reproductive System & Breast (1%–5%)

Male Reproductive System (1%–5%)

Endocrine System (5%–10%)

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