Understanding Heart Rate for GCSE

What is the normal range for a resting heart rate in adults?

• 40-60 beats per minute

• 60-100 beats per minute

• 100-120 beats per minute

• 120-140 beats per minute

Which activity is most likely to increase your heart rate?

• Reading a book

• Watching TV

• Running

• Sleeping

What is the name of the device that you wear on your wrist to measure heart rate?

• Thermometer

• Barometer

• Heart rate monitor

• Compass

What is the formula to estimate maximum heart rate?

Which of the following is a method to measure heart rate?

• Listening to music

• Palpation

• Watching a movie

• Reading a book

Which phase of sleep is associated with the lowest heart rate?

• REM sleep

• Light sleep

• Deep sleep

• Awake

Which of the following can cause a decrease in heart rate?

• Exercise

• Caffeine

• Cold temperatures

• Stress

What effect does adrenaline have on heart rate?

• Decreases heart rate

• Increases heart rate

• No effect on heart rate

• Stabilises heart rate

Which of the following is NOT a factor that can increase heart rate?

• Exercise

• Stress

• Caffeine

• Sleeping