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Date November 2017 Marks available 1 Reference code 17N.1.SL.tz0.8
Level Standard Level Paper Paper 1 Time zone time zone 0
Command term Which Question number 8 Adapted from N/A

Question

Which are involved in the regulation of heart rate?

I. Sinoatrial node

II. Autonomic nervous system

III. Adrenaline

A. I and II only

B. I and III only

C. II and III only

D. I, II and III

 

Markscheme

D

Examiners report

This was the most difficult question on the paper with a good discrimination index. The responses A and B were equally good distractors. The question proved to be more challenging than anticipated.

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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