Once you have the last question correct ... not a bad one to Ankify!
Question 2
2.
Which condition is caused by insufficient oxygen supply to cells?
Question 3
3.
__________ is the condition in which the __________ supply to __________ is insufficient.
Question 4
4.
At altitude, there is __________ air density and so __________ oxygen partial pressure.
Question 5
5.
Hypoxia caused by decreased air density can result in:
Question 6
6.
Outline the effects of altitude on fluid balance.
Other Answer Choices:
High
Exercise at sea level
Low
Exercise at altitude
Fluid loss due to exercise
Temperature and humidity
Fluid loss through urine production
Question 8
8.
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?
Question 9
9.
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?
Question 10
10.
Click here to read a short New Scientist article on Hypoxia.
Explain the adaptations resulting from altitude hypoxia:
Blood adaptations:
_______
Muscle adaptations:
_______
_______
Cardiorespiratory adaptations:
_______
_______
Question 11
11.
Distinguish between the symptoms of acute mountain sickness (AMS), high-altitude pulmonary edema (HAPE) and high-altitude cerebral edema (HACE).
coughing
fever
accumulation of fluid in the brain
nausea or vomiting
elevated heart rate
wheezing while breathing
elevated heart rate
loss of consciousness
accumulation of fluid in the lungs
severe headaches
headache
a bluish appearance to the skin
photophobia (aversion to bright light)
cessation of physical activities
shortness of breath
confusion
dizziness
shortness of breath
Acute mountain sickness (AMS)
High-altitude pulmonary edema (HAPE)
High-altitude cerebral edema (HACE).
Question 12
12.
Which of the following is a method to prevent high-altitude illness?
