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Date November 2021 Marks available 1 Reference code 21N.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

Which may indicate that an athlete has overtrained?

A. The athlete shows increased leucocyte count.

B. The athlete shows decreased leucocyte count.

C. The athlete will have decreased innate chemical factors.

D. The athlete shows no signs of increased inflammation.

Markscheme

B

Examiners report

This question was managed well by most candidates, with option A being the biggest distractor.

Syllabus sections

Topic 13: Exercise and immunity » 13.1. Exercise and immunity » 13.1.2. Outline the mechanisms the body uses in response to damage or an infectious agent.
Topic 13: Exercise and immunity » 13.1. Exercise and immunity
Topic 13: Exercise and immunity

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