Syllabus · Historical · V4 (2023) · Renal System
H1 · Renal Physiology
H1.iv · Renal Physiology
Explain the counter-current mechanisms in the kidney.
Written examination
SAQ history
Counter-current Mechanism
6 exam appearances
Describe the physiological mechanisms by which the kidney is able to concentrate urine.
52%
Describe the physiological mechanisms by which the kidney is able to maximally concentrate urine.
35%
Describe the counter-current mechanisms in the kidney (60% of marks) and in the skin (40% of marks).
48%
Oral examination
VIVA history
No mapped VIVA history for this objective.
Sources: objective text from the relevant CICM syllabus; historical SAQ and VIVA wording from CICM examiner reports.