Coping With Low Pressure Flashcards
1
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Decrease of available oxygen compensated by increase in _ and _ of air inspired
A
Rate
Volume
2
Q
_ center of brain increases rate and volume of inspiration
A
The respiratory
3
Q
Scarcity of oxygen at high altitudes also stimulates increase in _ production (2)
A
Hemoglobin
Red blood cells
4
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5
Q
Increase in hemoglobin and red blood cells increases bloods _
A
Oxygen carrying capacity
6
Q
_ and _ increased
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Heart rate
Blood pressure
7
Q
For prolonged periods at high altitudes, body tissue develops more _
A
Blood vessels
8
Q
Also
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9
Q
Also, size of _ decrease, shortening diffusion path of oxygen
A
Muscle fibers
10
Q
If acclimatization happens too fast, body cannot _
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Adapt with physiological responses
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