K3i / 23B09: Outline the classification, structure and distribution of the opioid receptors (50% marks). Describe the intracellular events following opioid receptor activation (50% marks)

J2i / 23A01: Outline the abnormalities in the following arterial blood gas (25% of Marks). Explain the Stewart approach to acid-base interpretation (75% of Marks)

M2ii / 23B12: List the effects of stimulation of adrenoreceptors on target organs and tissues (60% marks). Describe the mechanism of action and pharmacokinetics of metoprolol (40% marks).

H1iv / 23B03 / 22B07: Describe the physiological mechanisms by which the kidney is able to concentrate urine

G3iii / 23B17: Describe the consequences for the left ventricle of a sudden and sustained increase in afterload

F10i / 23A08: Describe the cardiovascular and respiratory effects of positive pressure ventilation

Bii / 23A02: Describe the factors affecting drug absorption throughout the gastrointestinal tract

Xv: Describe the anatomy of the bronchial tree relevant to bronchoscopy

S2i: Understand the pharmacology of human immunoglobulin

N1ii: Describe the functional anatomy of the liver

J2i: Interpret normal and abnormal arterial blood gases and differentiate arterial from venous blood

F7v: Describe the role of endogenous nitric oxide in ventilation and perfusion

F3vi: Explain the significance of the vertical gradient of pleural pressure and the effect of positioning

S1ii / 23B15: Describe the components and function of the complement system including the role, activation and control

K1i / 23B20: Outline the anatomy (60% marks) and synaptic physiology (40% marks) of the Vagus Nerve

I2i / 23B18: Compare and contrast the pharmacology of Hartmann’s solution and 0.9% saline?

H3i / 23B08: Compare and contrast the pharmacology of frusemide and acetazolamide

G1i / 23B02: Outline the anatomy of the cardiac ventricles including the chambers, valves and conduction elements

F11ii / 23B11: Describe the mechanism of action, dose and pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics of aminophylline

F12i / 23B01: Explain why the oxygen-haemoglobin saturation value derived by a pulse oximeter (SpO2) could be different from the measured arterial value (SaO2)