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What is the primary source of body heat?
What is the primary source of body heat?
- Mechanical contractions in the heart
- Electrical impulses in the brain
- Metabolism of oxygen with carbohydrates in the tissues (correct)
- Metabolism of oxygen with proteins in the muscles
What is the result of exposure to low temperatures on the body?
What is the result of exposure to low temperatures on the body?
- Decreased body temperature regulation
- Increased susceptibility to hypoxia (correct)
- Decreased metabolism
- Increased oxygen supply
What is the rate of alcohol removal from the body?
What is the rate of alcohol removal from the body?
- Exponential rate of removal
- Variable rate dependent on concentration
- Constant rate of 15 milligrams per 100 milligrams each hour (correct)
- Constant rate of 10 milligrams per 100 milligrams each hour
How many hours should a pilot abstain from alcohol before flying?
How many hours should a pilot abstain from alcohol before flying?
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What is the risk of flying with a blocked eustachian tube?
What is the risk of flying with a blocked eustachian tube?
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Why should a pilot with a cold avoid flying?
Why should a pilot with a cold avoid flying?
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What is the rate at which the body breaks down alcohol?
What is the rate at which the body breaks down alcohol?
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How long should a pilot rest after donating blood before flying?
How long should a pilot rest after donating blood before flying?
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What is anaemia typically caused by a deficiency of?
What is anaemia typically caused by a deficiency of?
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How long should a person wait after a long dive before flying?
How long should a person wait after a long dive before flying?
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What is the main cause of decompression sickness?
What is the main cause of decompression sickness?
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What is the effect of drinking coffee on metabolism of alcohol?
What is the effect of drinking coffee on metabolism of alcohol?
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