| Date | May 2019 | Marks available | 1 | Reference code | 19M.1.SL.tz0.2 |
| Level | Standard Level | Paper | Paper 1 | Time zone | time zone 0 |
| Command term | Question number | 2 | Adapted from | N/A |
Question
An athlete’s broken leg is immobilized in a cast. Which muscle characteristic causes difficulty in walking after the prolonged inactivity?
A. Extensibility
B. Elasticity
C. Atrophy
D. Hypertrophy
Markscheme
C
Examiners report
Mid-difficulty question with a strong discrimination index.
