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What can be a potential side effect of sudden changes in pressure?
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?
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?
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?
What is the most common cause of Anaemic/Hypemic Hypoxia in aviation?
Which type of hypoxia is characterized by impaired cells and oxygen not being transferred from the haemoglobin?
Which type of hypoxia is characterized by impaired cells and oxygen not being transferred from the haemoglobin?
At what altitude does Mild Hypoxia typically occur?
At what altitude does Mild Hypoxia typically occur?
What is the cure for decompression sickness (the bends)?
What is the cure for decompression sickness (the bends)?
Why is hyperventilation considered a self-perpetuating cycle?
Why is hyperventilation considered a self-perpetuating cycle?
What may someone experience if the gases in their body become trapped due to barotrauma?
What may someone experience if the gases in their body become trapped due to barotrauma?
What are the symptoms of hypoxia?
What are the symptoms of hypoxia?
What is the most common type of hypoxia in aviation?
What is the most common type of hypoxia in aviation?
What is the characteristic cause of Anaemic/Hypemic Hypoxia in aviation?
What is the characteristic cause of Anaemic/Hypemic Hypoxia in aviation?
What effect does carbon monoxide (CO) have on the blood that contributes to hypoxia in aviation?
What effect does carbon monoxide (CO) have on the blood that contributes to hypoxia in aviation?
