During acclimatization at higher altitude, the sensitivity of central and peripheral chemoreceptors _____creases
#2
Exercise adaptation at high altitudes:_____ pH inhibits brain stem and reduces maximal exercise effort
#3
Exercise adaptation at high altitudes:At high altitudes, exercise capacity is hinderd by _____ in total O2 available
#4
ascent should not be > _____ meters/minute to avoid mountain sickness
#5
mountain sickness is seen in altitudes of >_____ meters
#6
In response to high altitude, there is chronic hypoxic pulmonary vasoconstriction which results in pulmonary _____ and RV hypertrophy
#7
Exercise adaptation at high altitudes:_____ in pulmonary ventilation upon rising to a high altitude* blows off large quantities of CO2, reducing the PCO2
#8
Exercise adaptation at high altitudes:To make up for the respiratory alkalosis, kidneys _____ hydrogen ion secretion and increase bicarbonate excretion.
#9
Gas emboli occur due to bubbling of _____ out of blood, due to rapid ascent by a diver
#10
High altitude initially causes _____ alkalosis and hypoxia, which may cause acute altitude sickness
Altitude Illnesses Indian Medical PG Flashcards - Medical Study Cards
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Altitude Illnesses Flashcard Deck - 10 Cards
Flashcard 1: During acclimatization at higher altitude, the sensitivity of central and peripheral chemoreceptors _____creases
Answer: in
Flashcard 2: Exercise adaptation at high altitudes:_____ pH inhibits brain stem and reduces maximal exercise effort
Answer: Increased
Flashcard 3: Exercise adaptation at high altitudes:At high altitudes, exercise capacity is hinderd by _____ in total O2 available
Answer: fall
Flashcard 4: ascent should not be > _____ meters/minute to avoid mountain sickness
Answer: 300
Extra:
Flashcard 5: mountain sickness is seen in altitudes of >_____ meters
Answer: 2500
Extra:
Flashcard 6: In response to high altitude, there is chronic hypoxic pulmonary vasoconstriction which results in pulmonary _____ and RV hypertrophy
Answer: hypertension
Flashcard 7: Exercise adaptation at high altitudes:_____ in pulmonary ventilation upon rising to a high altitude* blows off large quantities of CO2, reducing the PCO2
Answer: Increase
Flashcard 8: Exercise adaptation at high altitudes:To make up for the respiratory alkalosis, kidneys _____ hydrogen ion secretion and increase bicarbonate excretion.
Answer: reduce
Flashcard 9: Gas emboli occur due to bubbling of _____ out of blood, due to rapid ascent by a diver
Answer: nitrogen gas
Flashcard 10: High altitude initially causes _____ alkalosis and hypoxia, which may cause acute altitude sickness
Answer: respiratory
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