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Date November 2015 Marks available 1 Reference code 15N.1.HL.TZ0.24
Level Higher level Paper Paper 1 Time zone TZ0
Command term Question number 24 Adapted from N/A

Question

How does the hypothalamus respond to a very high body temperature?

A. Increases muscle contraction

B. Stops receiving sensory input

C. Causes dilation of skin arterioles

D. Slows the heart rate

Markscheme

C

Examiners report

Most candidates answer this question well, although the question stated body temperature instead of blood temperature.

Syllabus sections

Core » Topic 6: Human physiology » 6.6 Hormones, homeostasis and reproduction
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