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Heart practice questions

Practise mixed syllabus-aligned questions for Heart. Aligned to Cambridge IGCSE Biology.

Practice questions

Question 21 of 22

Choose an answer, get feedback, then move sideways through the set.

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
  1. a

    Explain why the heart rate increases during physical activity.

    Aim for approximately 3 distinct marking points.

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