Altitude Flashcards
1
Q
Def of Altitude?
A
The height above sea level
2
Q
Def of Hypoxia?
A
Condition where the respiring tissue is deprived of adequate oxygen
3
Q
Def of Altitude acclimatisation?
A
Process of adjusting to decreased availability of oxygen
4
Q
How long does altitude acclimatisation take?
A
Several weeks
5
Q
Def of Atmospheric pressure?
A
Pressure exerted by the weight of the air in the earth’s atmosphere
6
Q
How long is optimal for altitude training?
A
4 weeks
7
Q
How high is optimal for acclimatisation?
A
2000-2500m
8
Q
How high is optimal for altitude training?
A
2200m
9
Q
What is oxygen availability at sea level?
A
100%
10
Q
What is oxygen availability at 1500m?
A
84%
11
Q
What is oxygen availability at 2400m?
A
76%
12
Q
What is oxygen availability at 5500?
A
52%
