A.iii · Cellular Receptors

Official V5 objective

Outline the classification and function of cellular receptors.

2 SAQ topics 2 SAQ appearances 0 VIVA stations

Written examination

SAQ history

2 appearances

Cell Receptor Signalling

1 exam appearance

2013A Q23

How do chemical messengers in the extracellular fluid bring about changes in cell function? Give an example of a chemical messenger for each mechanism noted.

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Cell Membrane Receptor Signalling

1 exam appearance

2025B Q01

Describe how ligands binding to cell membrane receptors can cause a change within that cell. Illustrate your answer with a detailed example for each method.

25%

Oral examination

VIVA history

0 stations

No mapped VIVA history for this objective.

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