HPL Q01 - The Human Organism Flashcards
What is the main variable to control human respiration?
a.Oxygen concentration.
b.Carbon dioxide concentration
c.Nitrogen concentration.
d.PH value.
b.Carbon dioxide concentration
Define the term “Habituation”
Select one:
-An increase in the physiological and behavioural response as a result of repeated exposure to a stimulus.
-Involuntary physiological and behavioural responses as a result of repeated exposure to stimuli.
-A decrease in the physiological and behavioural response as a result of repeated exposure to a stimulus.
-A guaranteed physiological and behavioural responses as a result of repeated exposure to stimuli.
-A decrease in the physiological and behavioural response as a result of repeated exposure to a stimulus.
With regard to an individual pilot, what is competency based on?
Select one:
-Attitude, Courage, Resilience.
-Determination, Resolve, Skills
-Skills, Courage, Determination.
-Knowledge, Skills, Attitude.
-Knowledge, Skills, Attitude.
The body loses water via: 1 - the skin and the lungs. 2 - the kidneys.
Select one:
-1 is not correct and 2 is correct
-1 is correct and 2 is not correct
-both are false
-1 and 2 are correct
-1 and 2 are correct
Name the main parts of the central nervous system
Select one:
-Brain and Spinal Chord
-Eyes and Visual Cortex
-Brain and the Vegetative System
-Major Internal Organs and Spinal Chord
-Brain and Spinal Chord
List the ICAO eight core competencies;
Select one:
-Synergy; Tenacity; Integrity; Leadership; Decision-Making; Pilot skills; Communication; Situational Awareness.
-Application of Procedures; Communication; Aircraft Flight Path Management - manual control; Aircraft Flight Path Management - automatic control; Leadership & Teamwork; Problem Solving & Decision-Making; Situational Awareness; Workload Management.
-Honesty; Flying Skills; SOPs; Workload Management; Teamwork; Communication; Decision-making; Situational Awareness.
-Problem solving; Leadership; Tenacity; Courage; Aircraft Flight Path Management; Knowledge; Attention; Health.
-Application of Procedures; Communication; Aircraft Flight Path Management - manual control; Aircraft Flight Path Management - automatic control; Leadership & Teamwork; Problem Solving & Decision-Making; Situational Awareness; Workload Management.
The proprioceptors do not orient an individual to his or her surroundings, but informs him or her of:
Select one:
a.A touch on the skin.
b.The condition of the body itself.
c.The relative motion and relative position of his body parts.
d.Their surroundings.
c.The relative motion and relative position of his body parts.
Stimuli must be of a certain strength for the receptors to pick them up. This is called:
Select one:
-sensory strength.
-sensory volume.
-sensory filter.
-sensory threshold.
-sensory threshold.
Oxygen transport to the tissues:
Select one:
a.Will be maintained even during severe hypoxia.
b.Is independent of haemoglobin levels as oxygen is mainly dissolved in the plasma.
c.Depends on haemoglobin level and blood flow.
d.Is unaffected by carbon monoxide.
c.Depends on haemoglobin level and blood flow.
Which element of human blood is responsible for oxygen transportation?
Select one:
1.White blood cells.
2.Platelets.
3.Blood plasma.
4.Red blood cells.
4.Red blood cells.
Competency, according to ICAO annex 1, is based on:
Select one:
a.Combination of skills and resource required to perform a task to the prescribed standard.
b.Combination of skills and knowledge required to perform a task to the prescribed standard.
c.Combination of skills, knowledge and attitudes required to perform a task to the prescribed standard.
d.Combination of skills common knowledge and resources to perform a task to the prescribed standard.
c.Combination of skills, knowledge and attitudes required to perform a task to the prescribed standard.
Internal respiration is;
Select one:
a.A metabolic process inside the cells, whereby oxygen is used and carbon dioxide produced.
b.The process of inflating the lungs during mouth to mouth resuscitation.
c.The exchange of carbon dioxide and oxygen in the lung.
d.The term used for respiration inside the pressure cabin.
a.A metabolic process inside the cells, whereby oxygen is used and carbon dioxide produced.
