J1.vi · Macronutrient Digestion & Absorption

Official V5 objective

Outline the digestion and absorption of fat, protein, and carbohydrates.

Written examination

SAQ history

2 appearances

1 exam appearance

2011A Q05

Outline the process of digestion and absorption of dietary carbohydrate.

17%

1 exam appearance

2014B Q09

Outline the fate of the triglyceride component of orally ingested fat.

Oral examination

4 stations

2026A · VIVA 3
Relevant examiner prompt

What are the mechanisms responsible for a rising urea after an upper GI bleed?

50% successful
2024A · Day 2 · VIVA 6
This VIVA will examine digestion and nutrition. Outline the main phases of gastrointestinal secretion that occur when eating a meal?

Pass rate not reported
2021B · Day 1 · VIVA 2
This viva will assess your knowledge of glucose absorption and metabolism. Describe the breakdown of carbohydrates and subsequent absorption in the gastrointestinal tract.

95% successful
2019B · Day 1 · VIVA 6
This viva will test your understanding of glucose metabolism. Describe how glucose is moved from the intestinal lumen to the blood.

90% successful

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