Partial Pressure & Altitude Flashcards
1
Q
What is partial pressure
A
A measure of the concentration of gas in a mixture of gases
2
Q
Why do athletes like to train at high altitude
A
Because there’s less pressure and less oxygen, making it harder to breath
3
Q
What are short term effects and symptoms of altitude training
A
- Lungs have to work harder
Symptoms
- shortness of breath
- dizziness
- headaches
- difficulties concentrating
4
Q
What are adaptations the respiratory system makes to altitude training
A
- lungs will become larger and stronger
- body will produce more red blood cells
