Syllabus · Current · V5 (2025) · Nervous System including autonomic and pain

H3 · Autonomic Nervous System Anatomy and Physiology

H3.iv · Autonomic End-Organ Effects

Official V5 objective
Explain the end-organ innervation and effects of the autonomic nervous system.
2 SAQ topics 4 SAQ appearances 3 VIVA stations

Written examination

SAQ history

4 appearances
2025B Q14
Outline the physiology of the parasympathetic nervous system using the following headings: (a) the anatomical origins and target organ(s) (45% of marks). Responses of the organ(s) are NOT required. (b) nerve fiber classification and characteristics (20% of marks) (c) receptor types, locations and neurotransmitters (35% of marks
61%
2017A Q01
Outline the anatomy and physiology of the parasympathetic nervous system.
32%
2014B Q04
Outline the anatomy and physiology of the parasympathetic nervous system.
0%
2017B Q07
Compare and contrast the sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous systems
75%

Oral examination

VIVA history

3 stations

Sources: objective text from the relevant CICM syllabus; historical SAQ and VIVA wording from CICM examiner reports.