Altitude and Diving Physiology — Flashcards

Closure of the eustachean tube occurs due to the elastic recoil of the cartilage aided by the high degree of _____ on the roof.

Cardiac arrhythmias leading to ventricular tachycardia and fibrillation are commonly seen in _____water drowning ONLY

Exercise adaptation at high altitudes:At high altitudes, exercise capacity is hinderd by _____ in total O2 available

_____ narcosis has characteristics similar to those of alcohol intoxication

Stimulation of nerve endings on the surface of the body by cold water causes _____ leading to Hydrocution/Immersion syndrome

PFK1 _____ is seen in person excercising at high altitude