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Pressure Changes: Potential Side Effects Quiz

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What can be a potential side effect of sudden changes in pressure?

Increased appetite

Ear pain and discomfort (correct)

Reduced heart rate

Improved vision

How might the human body react to rapid changes in pressure?

Enhanced coordination skills

Dizziness and disorientation (correct)

Increased risk of dehydration

Heightened sense of smell

What is a potential consequence of exposure to significant pressure changes?

Increased resistance to infections

Improved memory retention

Headaches and migraines (correct)

Decreased sensitivity to pain

What is the most common cause of Anaemic/Hypemic Hypoxia in aviation?

CO poisoning Signup and view all the answers

Which type of hypoxia is characterized by impaired cells and oxygen not being transferred from the haemoglobin?

Histotoxic Hypoxia Signup and view all the answers

At what altitude does Mild Hypoxia typically occur?

5000-10000ft Signup and view all the answers

What is the cure for decompression sickness (the bends)?

Recompression - descend/recompression chamber Signup and view all the answers

Why is hyperventilation considered a self-perpetuating cycle?

It causes an abnormal loss of carbon dioxide in the blood Signup and view all the answers

What may someone experience if the gases in their body become trapped due to barotrauma?

Pain, vertigo, and disorientation Signup and view all the answers

What are the symptoms of hypoxia?

Headache, breathlessness, and impaired judgement Signup and view all the answers

What is the most common type of hypoxia in aviation?

Hypoxic Hypoxia Signup and view all the answers

What is the characteristic cause of Anaemic/Hypemic Hypoxia in aviation?

Anaemia and haemoglobin abnormalities Signup and view all the answers

What effect does carbon monoxide (CO) have on the blood that contributes to hypoxia in aviation?

It reduces the blood's capacity to carry oxygen Signup and view all the answers