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Heart answer explanations

Review worked answers and explanations for Heart. Aligned to Cambridge IGCSE Biology.

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Question 21 of 22

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Paper 4 structured question: Heart

Paper 4Theory (Extended)3 marks

Description

Heart Rate and Physical Activity

The student records their heart rate at rest and immediately after running. The heart rate increases from 70 beats per minute (bpm) at rest to 120 bpm after running.

ConditionHeart Rate (bpm)
Rest70
After running120
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    Explain why the heart rate increases during physical activity.

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