Mmuae Afoforo a Wobɛpaw:
Near sea level
Moderate altitude
Extreme altitude
Low altitude
High altitude
Which condition is caused by insufficient oxygen supply to cells?
Hypoxia caused by decreased air density can result in:
Outline the effects of altitude on fluid balance.
Bobby and Billy have different coaches. Bobby's coach sends him to a high altitude training camp whereas Billy's coach sends him to the UK to train. Why might this be?
Barbara and Brenda have qualified for the Winter Olympics, they are both hoping to break the world record in their respective sports.
Barbara is a cross country skier, Brenda is a ski jumper.
The host city is Squaw Valley at 2,000m above sea level, how does this affect their chances?
Distinguish between the symptoms of acute mountain sickness (AMS), high-altitude pulmonary edema (HAPE) and high-altitude cerebral edema (HACE).
coughing
shortness of breath
accumulation of fluid in the lungs
loss of consciousness
confusion
photophobia (aversion to bright light)
a bluish appearance to the skin
nausea or vomiting
fever
wheezing while breathing
elevated heart rate
elevated heart rate
severe headaches
headache
accumulation of fluid in the brain
dizziness
cessation of physical activities
shortness of breath
Acute mountain sickness (AMS)
High-altitude pulmonary edema (HAPE)
High-altitude cerebral edema (HACE).
Which of the following is a method to prevent high-altitude illness?