P2.i · Placental Functions

Official V5 objective

Outline the functions of the placenta.

Written examination

SAQ history

3 appearances

3 exam appearances

2025B Q07

(a) Describe the functions of the placenta (80% of marks). (b) Outline utero-placental blood flow and its determinants (20% of marks).

34%

2021B Q06

Describe the functions of the placenta (80% marks). Outline the determinants of placental blood flow (20% marks).

49%

2018A Q09

Describe the functions of the placenta (80% of marks). Outline the determinants of placental blood flow (20% of marks).

32%

Oral examination

1 station

2019A · Day 1 · VIVA 8
This viva is about obstetric and neonatal physiology. Outline the functions of the placenta.

62% successful

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