| Date | November 2020 | Marks available | 1 | Reference code | 20N.1.HL:.tz0.38 |
| Level | Higher Level | Paper | Paper 1 | Time zone | time zone 0 |
| Command term | What | Question number | 38 | Adapted from | N/A |
Question
What typically results from high and prolonged training loads?
A. An increase in cortisol levels
B. A decrease in insulin levels
C. An increase in glucagon levels
D. A decrease in circulating hormone levels
Markscheme
A
Examiners report
The fifth most challenging question (70.40 %). The main discriminators were B and C. Candidates were unable to recognize cortisol as a stress hormone.
