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Date May 2019 Marks available 1 Reference code 19M.1.HL:.tz0.40
Level Higher Level Paper Paper 1 Time zone time zone 0
Command term Question number 40 Adapted from N/A

Question

How can athletes minimize their risk of infection?

 

A.  Maintain hydration levels, maintain high levels of cortisol

B.  Reduce recovery time between training sessions, maintain oral hygiene

C.  Ensure sufficient sleep, maintain high levels of adrenaline

D.  Maintain varied diet, avoid contact with people with infections

Markscheme

D

Examiners report

Low-difficulty question (87.96 % correct) with a low discrimination index.

Syllabus sections

Topic 13: Exercise and immunity » 13.1. Exercise and immunity » 13.1.5. Describe strategies for minimizing risk from infection among athletes.
Topic 13: Exercise and immunity » 13.1. Exercise and immunity
Topic 13: Exercise and immunity

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