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Date	November 2019	Marks available	1	Reference code	19N.1.HL:.tz0.31
Level	Higher Level	Paper	Paper 1	Time zone	time zone 0
Command term	Which	Question number	31	Adapted from	N/A

Question

During training, which athlete could experience central fatigue?

A. Weightlifter

B. Marathon runner

C. High jumper

D. Diver

Markscheme

B

Examiners report

[N/A]

Syllabus sections

Topic 9: Fatigue » 9.1. Fatigue » 9.1.4. Discuss causes of fatigue in different types of activity or exercise.

18N.2.HL:.tz0.7d:
Explain physiological causes of peripheral fatigue in long distance running.
18N.1.HL:.tz0.31:
Which is a physiological cause of peripheral fatigue in high-intensity exercise?

A. Reduction in muscle glycogen reserves

B. Depletion of acetylcholine

C. Depletion in creatine phosphate

D. Reduction in Ca²⁺ release
19N.2.HL:.tz0.3d:
Explain the physiological causes of peripheral fatigue in endurance activities.
22M.2.HL:.tz0.3b:
Explain two possible physiological causes of fatigue during a maximal push-ups test.
20N.2.HL:.tz0.8d: Discuss the factors which may cause peripheral fatigue in a sprinter.
21M.1.HL:.tz0.31: What is a cause of peripheral fatigue for an athlete completing a 100 m sprint? A. Depletion...
21M.2.HL:.tz0.10d:
Using sporting examples, distinguish between peripheral and central fatigue.
21N.2.HL:.tz0.11d:
Explain the causes of peripheral fatigue in a long-distance road cyclist.

Topic 9: Fatigue » 9.1. Fatigue

Topic 9: Fatigue