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Date May 2018 Marks available [Maximum mark: 2] Reference code 18M.3.HL.TZ2.b
Level HL Paper 3 Time zone TZ2
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18M.3.HL.TZ2.b

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

Suggest reasons for the change in maximum heart rate with increasing age.

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Markscheme

a. muscles become less elastic
OR
less muscle tone 

b. cells/mitochondria less efficient  

c. more fat deposits
OR
blood/oxygen supply to heart tissue reduced

Accept other valid documented answers