U1.vi · Endocrine Physiology

Official V4 objective

Describe the control, secretions, and functions of renal and adrenal hormones.

Written examination

SAQ history

5 appearances

1 exam appearance

2019A Q06

Outline the physiology of the adrenal gland (70% of marks). Describe the actions of aldosterone (30% of marks).

43%

2 exam appearances

2021B Q05

Write detailed notes on angiotensin, including its synthesis, role within the body and regulation.

24%

2009B Q18

Outline the physiology of, and factors which regulate levels of angiotensin.

44%

1 exam appearance

2011B Q06

Describe the physiology of the Renin and Angiotensin system.

60%

1 exam appearance

2017A Q04

Describe the Endocrine functions of the kidney.

39%

Oral examination

5 stations

2024A · Day 1 · VIVA 8
This VIVA will examine adrenal physiology and pharmacology. How is ACTH secretion controlled?

Pass rate not reported
2021B · Day 1 · VIVA 5
This viva will assess your knowledge of endocrine physiology and pharmacology. Outline the structure and secretions of the adrenal gland.

70% successful
2017B · Day 3 · VIVA 6
This viva is on the endocrine functions of the kidney and renal pharmacology. Describe the renin-angiotensin system.

100% successful
2016B · Day 2 · VIVA 5
This viva tested knowledge of the renal handling of water and pharmacology of antihypertensive drug, in particular those the interact with the renin/ angiotensin system.

Pass rate not reported
2015B · VIVA 1
This Viva tested the candidates understanding of the immediate and delayed response to a modest amount of blood loss (approx 10% blood volume). Candidates were expected to describe the volume receptors, barorecepetors and renin-angiotensin system. The viva went on to consider the mechanism amd limitations of automated non-invasive blood pressure (DINAMAP) and coronary artery blood flow and its regulation.

Pass rate not reported

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