Chunk PE revision Flashcards
1
Q
What % does the PP of oxygen drop when you get to the altitude of 5000m?
A
50%
2
Q
What is the minimum height for altitude training?
A
2500m
3
Q
What does the drop in PP of oxygen lead to?
A
A reduction in the diffusion gradient of oxygen between the air and the lungs, and the alveoli and blood.
4
Q
What does this diffusion gradient between the air and lungs mean?
A
Not as much oxygen diffuses into the blood, so haemoglobin is not fully saturated with oxygen.
5
Q
What does un-fully saturated haemoglobin lead to?
A
Less oxygen being delivered to working muscles.
