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Stress Of Travel Flashcards

1
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Effects of travel fatigue

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Fatigue or disorientation
Symptoms can be minimised
Usually disappear with 48hrs

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Minimising travel fatigue, preparation:

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Organise trip fully prior to departure, check-ins, meeting points etc
Keep together when in large groups
Wear team kit for initial check in

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Minimising travel fatigue, generally:

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Warm and comfortable clothing for flight
Take contact numbers for lost cards and cheques
Vegetarian, let airline know well in advance

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Minimising travel fatigue, equipment:

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Sufficient bag allowance
Packed to avoid damage
Check customs regulations, don’t want to pay tax
Allow enough time between connections

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Minimising travel fatigue, flying:

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Carry extra food and drink
Avoid alcohol, tea and coffee
Carry much of completion kit in hand luggage
Ear plugs

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Jet lag:

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Loss of synchronisation between the internal body clock and the external world

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Chronobiology is the study of…

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Rhythmic patterns in biology

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Circadian rhythms:

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Cyclical fluctuations which recur regularly each solar day

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Human body clock exceeds 24hrs, but is fine-tuned to 24hr period by

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Exogenous factors
Light
Temp

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Biological rhythms are … and are inherited with the …

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Endogenous

DNA

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Biological rhythms can be modified by environmental factors called:

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Zeitgebers: synchronises to earths light dark cycle
Light
Temp
Sleep
Exercise
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12
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Afternoon/early evening peak

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Core temp
Blood pressure
Heart rate
Cognitive function

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13
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Late evening peak

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hGH

Melatonin

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Morning peak

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Testosterone in men

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15
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Site of body clock

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Suprachiasmic nuclei (SCN)

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16
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Light and dark cycle:

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Regular release of melatonin into systemic circulation

Light inhibits melatonin secretion

17
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Body clock transmits its rhythmic output to the … And many other regions of the brain

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Hypothalamus

18
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To adjust fully to jet lag, allow … per time zone crossed

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1 day

19
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The suprachiasmatic nuclei has receptors for … which is secreted in the …

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Melatonin

Pineal gland

20
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Melatonin has … properties causing body temp to … in the evening

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Vasodilatory

Fall

21
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Causes of travel fatigue:

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Increased stress of prep and travel
Long periods of inactivity with lack of mental or physical stimulation
Timing of meals, composition, volume, palatabilty
Dehydration
Temporary change in habits
Poor sleep quality
Stress

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