Syllabus · Historical · V4 (2023) · Nervous System – Including Pain
K1 · Nervous System Physiology
K1.vii · Nervous System Physiology
Describe the major neurotransmitters and their physiological role, with particular reference to excitatory and inhibitory amino acids (including those acting on the NMDA receptor), GABA, acetylcholine, noradrenaline, dopamine and serotonin.
Written examination
SAQ history
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Oral examination
VIVA history
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2022B · Day 3 · VIVA 7
This viva will explore your understanding of GABA receptors and anticonvulsant pharmacology. What are the different types of GABA receptors?
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2022A · Day 2 · VIVA 1
This viva will explore your knowledge of neurophysiology and pharmacology. Tell me about the structure and function of GABAA receptors.
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2022A · Day 2 · VIVA 2
This viva will explore your knowledge of neurophysiology and pharmacology. Tell me about the structure and function of GABAA receptors.
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2011B · VIVA 2
This Viva will examine elements of the acute inflammatory response and serotonin physiology and pharmacology. Q 1. Describe the mechanism of the acute inflammatory response to tissue injury. Subsequent questions explored knowledge of what cytokines are, and what major roles they play in the body, the complement system, apoptosis, immune basis of rejection of allogeneic organs, and serotonin.
Sources: objective text from the relevant CICM syllabus; historical SAQ and VIVA wording from CICM examiner reports.