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What happens to air pressure at higher altitudes?
What happens to air pressure at higher altitudes?
- It fluctuates
- It decreases (correct)
- It increases
- It stays the same
What is Exercise-induced arterial hypoxemia (EIAH) characterized by?
What is Exercise-induced arterial hypoxemia (EIAH) characterized by?
- No change in oxygen levels in arterial blood
- Reduced carbon dioxide levels in arterial blood
- Severely reduced oxygen carried in arterial blood (correct)
- Increased oxygen saturation in arterial blood
At what oxygen saturation level is a condition considered to be in the 'severe' category?
At what oxygen saturation level is a condition considered to be in the 'severe' category?
- Above 95%
- Between 93-95%
- Below 88% (correct)
- Between 88-93%
What is the main cause of Exercise-induced arterial hypoxemia (EIAH)?
What is the main cause of Exercise-induced arterial hypoxemia (EIAH)?
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At what oxygen saturation level is a condition considered to be in the 'severe' category?
At what oxygen saturation level is a condition considered to be in the 'severe' category?
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How does altitude affect the need for oxygen intake?
How does altitude affect the need for oxygen intake?
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