| Date | November 2016 | Marks available | 1 | Reference code | 16N.1.SL.tz0.7 |
| Level | Standard Level | Paper | Paper 1 | Time zone | time zone 0 |
| Command term | What | Question number | 7 | Adapted from | N/A |
Question
What is the relationship between heart rate, cardiac output and stroke volume?
A. Cardiac output = stroke volume × heart rate
B. Cardiac output = stroke volume + heart rate
C. Cardiac output = stroke volume − heart rate
D. Cardiac output = stroke volume ÷ heart rate
Markscheme
A
Examiners report
The 3rd easiest question which had a low discrimination index. Despite this it is a key area of the syllabus for students to know. The challenge for candidates is to be able to understand the application of this knowledge in various contexts.
