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Question | Answer |
As we increase altitude we _____ pressure. | Decrease |
what elevation do we class as moderate altitude? | 2500-4000m |
What effect does altitude have on hemoglobin and VO2 max? | Decreases hemoglobin saturation as there is a lower partial pressure of oxygen. Altitude decreases VO2 max meaning a set intencitie required a greater % of our VO2max |
In the short term altitude ____ our ventilation, which means _____ alveoli oxygen and _____ alveoli CO2. This could result in _____. | increase, increase, decrease, alkalosis. |
Give some cardiovascular adaptions to hypoxia. | elevated heart rate, decreased SV, no change to CO, maximal cardiac output decreased |
Give some local adaptions to hypoxia. | Increased capillarity density, increased mitochondrial density, Increased oxidative enzyme activity, loss of body weight and lean body mass |
Give two long term pulmonary adaptions to hypoxia. | Hyperventilation, Excretion of base (HCO3-) via kidneys |
Describe some symptoms of altitude sickness. | Visual problems, extreme shortness of breath, headaches, coma, paralysis. |
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