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IB Biology HL 3.1.12 Epinephrine and heart rate Question Bank

Practise IB Biology HL 3.1.12 by analysing epinephrine effects on cardiac output and intense exercise.

Syllabus
First assessment 2025
Course
Biology HL
Level
HL

Exam points

  • Analyse how epinephrine changes heart function through signalling pathways.
  • Explain how hormonal responses prepare the body for intense physical activity.

C3.1.12—Epinephrine (adrenaline) question 1

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The diagram shows a G protein, bound to a G protein-coupled receptor (GPCR), a transmembrane receptor which responds to epinephrine (adrenaline).

Figure for Question C3.1.12—Epinephrine (adrenaline) question 1 — IB Biology HL

Describe two ways in which epinephrine in the body facilitates intense muscle contraction. [2]
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