Syllabus · Current · V5 (2025) · Gastrointestinal System

J2 · Liver Anatomy and Physiology

J2.ii · Hepatic Blood Flow

Official V5 objective
Describe the blood supply of the liver and its regulation.
2 SAQ topics 5 SAQ appearances 6 VIVA stations

Written examination

SAQ history

5 appearances
Outline the anatomy and physiology of liver blood flow (60% of marks). Explain the changes to drug metabolism when liver blood flow decreases (40% of marks).
55%
Describe liver blood flow and its regulation.
Describe the blood-supply to the liver.
Compare and contrast renal and hepatic blood flow, and their regulation
54%
Compare and contrast renal and hepatic blood flow and its regulation
70%

Oral examination

VIVA history

6 stations

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