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Date May 2016 Marks available 1 Reference code 16M.1.SL.tz0.10
Level Standard Level Paper Paper 1 Time zone time zone 0
Command term Which Question number 10 Adapted from N/A

Question

Which of the following correctly describes the sequence of excitation of heart muscle?

A. AV node → bundle of HIS → SA node

B. SA node → AV node → bundle of HIS

C. bundle of HIS → SA node → AV node

D. AV node → SA node → bundle of HIS

Markscheme

B

Examiners report

A mid-difficulty question, with A and D almost equal main distractors. There were 3 blank responses for this question.

Syllabus sections

Topic 2: Exercise physiology » 2.2. Structure and function of the cardiovascular system » 2.2.4. Describe the intrinsic and extrinsic regulation of heart rate and the sequence of excitation of the heart muscle.
Topic 2: Exercise physiology » 2.2. Structure and function of the cardiovascular system
Topic 2: Exercise physiology

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