Fundamentals

Question 1

PNS

Answer 1

Peripheral Nervous System

Somatic - movement/sensing
Autonomic - unconscious

Question 2

CNS

Answer 2

Brain and Spinal cORD

Neurons transmit info

Question 3

Internal Respiration

Answer 3

Exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide with cell membrane

Question 4

External Respiration

Answer 4

Breathing

Question 5

Metabolism

Answer 5

Utilisation of energy by your body

Question 6

Homeostasis

Answer 6

Maintaining equilibrium in face of external stimulation

37 degrees
PH 7.35
Constant blood sugar

Question 7

Sensory Threshold

Answer 7

Stimulus point in which a response is generated

Question 8

Sensory Adaption

Answer 8

Decrease in physiological response over time

Question 9

Sensory Habituation

Answer 9

Decrease in physiological/physiological response from repeated exposure

Question 10

Proprioceptors

Answer 10

In Muscles
Detect and relay info

Question 11

Mechanoreceptor

Answer 11

In Tendons
Fine control in muscles

Question 12

Pressure receptor

Answer 12

Under skin/muscle
Detects pressure being exerted

Question 13

Somatic Nervous System (PNS)

Answer 13

Conscious movements

Question 14

Autonomic nervous system (PNS)

Answer 14

Unconscious processes - heart rate/breathing etc

Question 15

Threats

Answer 15

External events beyond influence of flight crew

Question 16

Errors

Answer 16

Action or in action by flight crew

Question 17

ICAO 8 competency’s

Answer 17

Application of procedures
Communication
Flight path management
Leadership/teamwork
Problem solving
Situational awareness
Workload management