G4.ii · The Peripheral Circulation

Official V4 objective

Describe the distribution of the blood volume and flow in the various regional circulations and explain the factors that influence them, including autoregulation.

2 SAQ topics 2 SAQ appearances 1 VIVA station

Current · V5 (2025) → D4.v

Written examination

SAQ history

2 appearances

Regional Circulations — Autoregulation

1 exam appearance

2014A Q12

Describe autoregulation within peripheral circulations.

Regional Circulations — Portal Systems

1 exam appearance

2011B Q09

Define a Portal System. Describe the anatomy and function of three portal systems in the body.

32%

Oral examination

VIVA history

1 station

2022A · Day 2 · VIVA 5
This viva will explore your understanding of the circulation of blood. How is blood distributed in different parts of circulation?

Pass rate not reported

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