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  1. Deranged Physiology
  2. CICM Primary Exam
  3. Viva stations
2017, Paper 2 vivas
Vivas in Order of Appearance
Viva 1

Cardiac cycle

(Cardiovascular system)
Viva 1 (p.2)

Renal handling of potassium

(Renal system)
Viva 1 (p.3)

Structure and function relationship of the respiratory tract

(Respiratory system)
Viva 2

Relationship of partial pressure of CO2 to its concentration

(Respiratory system)
Viva 2 (p.2)

Physiology and pharmacology of the work of breathing

(Respiratory system)
Viva 2 (p.3)

Biological role of oxygen

(Respiratory system)
Viva 3

Cerebral blood flow to grey and white matter

(Nervous system)
Viva 3 (p.2)

Difference between hypoxia and hypoxemia

(Respiratory system)
Viva 3 (p.3)

Electrical events in the cardiac cycle

(Cardiovascular system)
Viva 4

Distribution of buffers in body fluid compartments

(Body fluids and electrolytes)
Viva 4 (p.2)

Definition and components of afterload

(Cardiovascular system)
Viva 4 (p.3)

Physiology of blood transfusion

(Haematological system)
Viva 5

Oxygen cascade

(Respiratory system)
Viva 5 (p.2)

Peripheral nervous system and pharmacology of local anaesthetics

(Nervous system)
Viva 5 (p.3)

Physiology of events that lead to an action potential in the muscle plasma membrane.

(Musculoskeletal system)
Viva 6

Gram stain classification of microorganisms

(Microbiology)
Viva 6 (p.2)

Coagulation cascade events

(Haematological system)
Viva 6 (p.3)

Endocrine functions of the kidney.

(Renal system)
Viva 7

Hepatic blood supply

(Liver physiology)
Viva 7 (p.2)

Peripheral nervous system and pharmacology of local anaesthetics

(Pharmacokinetics)
Viva 7 (p.3)

Pressures in the right side of the circulation.

(Cardiovascular system)
Viva 8

Innate immunity

(Immunology and Host Defence)
Viva 8 (p.2)

Response to the loss of 1L of blood

(Body fluids and electrolytes)
Viva 8 (p.3)

Physiology of reflex arcs and pain responses.

(Nervous system)

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