Syllabus · Historical · V4 (2023) · Respiratory System
F2 · Control of ventilation
F2.i · Control of ventilation
Describe the control of breathing.
Written examination
SAQ history
Control of Breathing — CO2 Control
1 exam appearance
Control of Breathing — Respiratory Rate
3 exam appearances
List the physiological factors which increase respiratory rate and explain their mechanism
22%
List the physiological factors that increase respiratory rate. Include an explanation of the mechanism by which each achieves this increase.
60%
List the physiological factors that increase respiratory rate. Include an explanation of the mechanism by which each achieves this increase.
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Control of Breathing — Ventilatory Control
5 exam appearances
Describe the control of breathing using the following headings: (a) sensors (50% of marks) b) controllers (40% of marks) (c) effectors (10% of marks) Include in your answer the location(s) and function(s) of each.
75%
Oral examination
VIVA history
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2020B · Day 2 · VIVA 2
This viva will explore your knowledge of respiratory physiology. Can you outline the factors that affect respiratory rate?
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2018A · Day 2 · VIVA 2
This viva will test your knowledge of alveolar ventilation and metabolism. In relation to respiration, describe the central chemoreceptors, and explain their role in the control of ventilation.
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2017A · Day 1 · VIVA 1
This viva will examine your understanding of the control of ventilation. Describe the physiological reasons for an increased respiratory rate and the mechanism by which these occur.
Sources: objective text from the relevant CICM syllabus; historical SAQ and VIVA wording from CICM examiner reports.