IB Biology HL 3.2.4 Pulse Rate Measurement Question Bank

Practise IB Biology HL 3.2.4 by designing a reproducible pulse-rate measurement method and linking the reading to ventricular pressure waves.

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Describe a reproducible pulse method, equipment and timing during exercise.
Relate the measured pulse to the pressure wave caused by ventricular contraction.

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The graph shows the relationship between the maximum heart rate during exercise and a person's age.

Outline one method that the researchers could have used to measure heart rate in this study.

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