Chapter·PhysiologyAltitude and Diving Physiology

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1

Which of the following rightly describes the mechanism of "Vasopressin Escape" in SIADH?

ACharacterized by sudden decrease in urine volume with increase in urine osmolality independent of circulating vasopressin levels.

BCharacterized by sudden increase in urine volume with decrease in urine osmolality independent of circulating vasopressin levels.

CCharacterized by sudden decrease in urine volume with increase in urine osmolality dependent on circulating vasopressin levels.

DCharacterized by sudden increase in urine volume with decrease in urine osmolality dependent on circulating vasopressin levels.

2

Caisson's disease is primarily associated with which of the following?

ANone of the options

BUnderwater construction workers

CRapid ascent in aircraft

DRapid ascent of deep sea divers

3

Which physiological adaptation does not happen at high altitudes?

APulmonary vasoconstriction

BRespiratory acidosis

CHypoxia

DPolycythemia

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