Syllabus · Current · V5 (2025) · Body Fluids and Electrolytes
F1 · Physiology of Body Fluids and Electrolytes
F1.iv · Lymph
Outline the production, composition, circulation, and functions of lymph.
Written examination
SAQ history
Lymph: Composition, Circulation & Function
1 exam appearance
(a) What is lymph and what is its normal volume? (10% of marks). (b) Outline the following with respect to lymph: (i) composition (20% of marks) (ii) circulation (45% of marks) (iii) functions (25% of marks)
69%
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.