23B13: Outline the distribution, clearance and physiologic functions of magnesium in the body

23B05: Outline the carbohydrate and lipid energy stores of the body (15% marks). Outline the metabolic responses to starvation under the following headings: <24 hours; 24-72 hours; and >72 hours (85% marks)

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

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)

23B03: Describe the physiological mechanisms by which the kidney is able to concentrate urine

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

23B06: Explain perfusion limited and diffusion limited transfer of gases in the alveolus

23B20: Outline the anatomy (60% marks) and synaptic physiology (40% marks) of the vagus nerve

23B19: Describe the mechanism of action, dose, pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics of ceftriaxone

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

23B16: Outline the anatomy of the larynx

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

23B14: Describe the physiological factors that influence cerebral blood flow?

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

23B10: Outline the impact of sedative agents on thermoregulation (40% marks). Describe the physiological effects of a low body temperature (60% marks)

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

23B07: Describe the mechanism of action, dose, pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics of clonidine

23B04: Classify the mechanisms of action of anti-convulsant drugs (30% marks). Outline the pharmacology of gabapentin (70% marks)

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

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