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Which part of the eye is responsible for allowing light to pass through it?
Which part of the eye is responsible for allowing light to pass through it?
What is the function of the iris?
What is the function of the iris?
What is the process called when the lens becomes more curved?
What is the process called when the lens becomes more curved?
Which part of the eye is located behind the cornea and contains the pupil?
Which part of the eye is located behind the cornea and contains the pupil?
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What happens to the iris in poor light conditions?
What happens to the iris in poor light conditions?
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Which part of the eye is responsible for defining vague movement?
Which part of the eye is responsible for defining vague movement?
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What is the function of cones in the eye?
What is the function of cones in the eye?
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What is the primary function of rods in the eye?
What is the primary function of rods in the eye?
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What happens to the iris in bright light conditions?
What happens to the iris in bright light conditions?
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What is the process called when the lens flattens?
What is the process called when the lens flattens?
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Which type of stress is considered to be the more important of the two in flying?
Which type of stress is considered to be the more important of the two in flying?
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What are the categories of stress?
What are the categories of stress?
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Which category of stressors includes environmental conditions such as temperature and noise?
Which category of stressors includes environmental conditions such as temperature and noise?
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Which stage of stress is characterized by the release of adrenaline into the bloodstream?
Which stage of stress is characterized by the release of adrenaline into the bloodstream?
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What is the third stage of the fight or flight response called?
What is the third stage of the fight or flight response called?
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Which part of the eye is responsible for allowing light to pass through it?
Which part of the eye is responsible for allowing light to pass through it?
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What is the term used to define short-sightedness?
What is the term used to define short-sightedness?
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What is the term used to define long-sightedness?
What is the term used to define long-sightedness?
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What is the condition called when the eyes tend to adopt a resting focus at a point approximately two metres away?
What is the condition called when the eyes tend to adopt a resting focus at a point approximately two metres away?
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Which part of the eye is responsible for achieving night vision?
Which part of the eye is responsible for achieving night vision?
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Which type of fatigue occurs over a longer period of time and requires a prolonged recovery period?
Which type of fatigue occurs over a longer period of time and requires a prolonged recovery period?
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What are some symptoms of fatigue?
What are some symptoms of fatigue?
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What is the most obvious prevention and treatment for fatigue?
What is the most obvious prevention and treatment for fatigue?
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What are the most basic elements of coping with chronic stress issues?
What are the most basic elements of coping with chronic stress issues?
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What is the purpose of Crew Resource Management (CRM)?
What is the purpose of Crew Resource Management (CRM)?
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Which stage of sleep is characterized by rapid eye movements beneath closed eyelids?
Which stage of sleep is characterized by rapid eye movements beneath closed eyelids?
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Which stage of sleep is associated with physical restoration?
Which stage of sleep is associated with physical restoration?
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Which type of insomnia is based on the anticipation of a near-future event?
Which type of insomnia is based on the anticipation of a near-future event?
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Which type of insomnia is the result of a disturbance in body rhythms?
Which type of insomnia is the result of a disturbance in body rhythms?
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Which factor should be considered when assessing self-health according to the IMSAFE checklist?
Which factor should be considered when assessing self-health according to the IMSAFE checklist?
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Which of the following is NOT a physical sign of anxiety?
Which of the following is NOT a physical sign of anxiety?
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Which of the following is NOT a behavioral sign of anxiety?
Which of the following is NOT a behavioral sign of anxiety?
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What is the most effective strategy for managing stress?
What is the most effective strategy for managing stress?
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Which of the following is NOT a stress defense mechanism?
Which of the following is NOT a stress defense mechanism?
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What is the first step in effective stress management?
What is the first step in effective stress management?
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Which stage of sleep is characterized by very low frequency brain waves?
Which stage of sleep is characterized by very low frequency brain waves?
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Which type of insomnia refers to a difficulty in sleeping under normal circumstances when the body requires sleep?
Which type of insomnia refers to a difficulty in sleeping under normal circumstances when the body requires sleep?
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Which of the following is NOT a recommendation for sleep management?
Which of the following is NOT a recommendation for sleep management?
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Which factor is NOT considered in the IMSAFE self-health assessment checklist?
Which factor is NOT considered in the IMSAFE self-health assessment checklist?
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Which of the following is NOT a category of stressors?
Which of the following is NOT a category of stressors?
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Which type of fatigue occurs over a longer period of time as a result of lack of sleep, excessive workload, stress, and even jet lag?
Which type of fatigue occurs over a longer period of time as a result of lack of sleep, excessive workload, stress, and even jet lag?
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What are some symptoms of fatigue?
What are some symptoms of fatigue?
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What is the most obvious prevention and treatment for fatigue?
What is the most obvious prevention and treatment for fatigue?
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What is the body's method of recharging and revitalizing itself?
What is the body's method of recharging and revitalizing itself?
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Which type of stress is considered to be the more important of the two in flying?
Which type of stress is considered to be the more important of the two in flying?
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Which of the following is an incorrect method of dealing with stress according to the text?
Which of the following is an incorrect method of dealing with stress according to the text?
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What is the first step in effective stress management according to the text?
What is the first step in effective stress management according to the text?
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What are some common physical signs of stress according to the text?
What are some common physical signs of stress according to the text?
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What is the most effective strategy for managing stress according to the text?
What is the most effective strategy for managing stress according to the text?
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What is the purpose of practicing certain emergency techniques or making good backup plans according to the text?
What is the purpose of practicing certain emergency techniques or making good backup plans according to the text?
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Which category of stress can be caused by prolonged physical discomfort, such as flying an aeroplane through turbulence for any length of time?
Which category of stress can be caused by prolonged physical discomfort, such as flying an aeroplane through turbulence for any length of time?
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Which category of stress is considered to be the more important of the two and can broadly be categorized as either acute or chronic?
Which category of stress is considered to be the more important of the two and can broadly be categorized as either acute or chronic?
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Which category of stress occurs as a result of immediate demands placed on the body, such as bad weather, diversion, or flight deck crisis?
Which category of stress occurs as a result of immediate demands placed on the body, such as bad weather, diversion, or flight deck crisis?
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Which category of stress is usually longer term and may be brought about by both positive and negative events, such as marriage, death of a close friend or family member, or divorce?
Which category of stress is usually longer term and may be brought about by both positive and negative events, such as marriage, death of a close friend or family member, or divorce?
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Which stage of the fight or flight response is characterized by the immediate reaction to a stressor, release of adrenaline, increased heartbeat and breathing, and improved vision and muscular strength?
Which stage of the fight or flight response is characterized by the immediate reaction to a stressor, release of adrenaline, increased heartbeat and breathing, and improved vision and muscular strength?
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Which part of the eye is responsible for enabling the eye to adapt to changing light conditions?
Which part of the eye is responsible for enabling the eye to adapt to changing light conditions?
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What is the primary function of cones in the eye?
What is the primary function of cones in the eye?
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What is the function of the lens in the eye?
What is the function of the lens in the eye?
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What is the primary function of rods in the eye?
What is the primary function of rods in the eye?
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What is the most important sense for a pilot to obtain reference information during flight?
What is the most important sense for a pilot to obtain reference information during flight?
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Which part of the eye is responsible for achieving maximum visual acuity at night?
Which part of the eye is responsible for achieving maximum visual acuity at night?
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What is the term used to define long-sightedness?
What is the term used to define long-sightedness?
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What is the condition called when the eyes tend to adopt a resting focus at a point approximately two meters away?
What is the condition called when the eyes tend to adopt a resting focus at a point approximately two meters away?
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Which factor can adversely affect night vision?
Which factor can adversely affect night vision?
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Which of the following is an optical illusion that makes a static light appear to be moving when stared at for a period of time in a dark environment?
Which of the following is an optical illusion that makes a static light appear to be moving when stared at for a period of time in a dark environment?
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Which part of the eye is responsible for changing the shape of the lens?
Which part of the eye is responsible for changing the shape of the lens?
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What is the primary function of cones in the eye?
What is the primary function of cones in the eye?
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Which part of the eye is responsible for peripheral vision and function, essential for both orientation and night vision?
Which part of the eye is responsible for peripheral vision and function, essential for both orientation and night vision?
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What is the function of the cornea in the eye?
What is the function of the cornea in the eye?
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What is the primary function of rods in the eye?
What is the primary function of rods in the eye?
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Which stage of sleep is characterized by very low frequency brain waves?
Which stage of sleep is characterized by very low frequency brain waves?
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What is the most common type of insomnia?
What is the most common type of insomnia?
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Which category of stressors includes temperature and noise?
Which category of stressors includes temperature and noise?
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What is the recommended sleeping environment for optimal sleep?
What is the recommended sleeping environment for optimal sleep?
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Which factor is NOT considered in the IMSAFE self-health assessment checklist?
Which factor is NOT considered in the IMSAFE self-health assessment checklist?
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Which part of the eye is responsible for our sharpest vision?
Which part of the eye is responsible for our sharpest vision?
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What is the term used to define short-sightedness?
What is the term used to define short-sightedness?
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What is the term used to define long-sightedness?
What is the term used to define long-sightedness?
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Under what conditions does the 'Night Blind Spot' appear?
Under what conditions does the 'Night Blind Spot' appear?
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Which category of stress can be caused by flying over snow-covered or desert surfaces with predominantly featureless ground?
Which category of stress can be caused by flying over snow-covered or desert surfaces with predominantly featureless ground?
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Which of the following is NOT a physiological stressor?
Which of the following is NOT a physiological stressor?
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Which of the following factors does NOT determine our response to stress?
Which of the following factors does NOT determine our response to stress?
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Which of the following is NOT a stage of the fight or flight response?
Which of the following is NOT a stage of the fight or flight response?
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Which of the following is NOT an example of acute stress?
Which of the following is NOT an example of acute stress?
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Which of the following is NOT a category of stressors?
Which of the following is NOT a category of stressors?
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Which type of fatigue occurs over a longer period of time as a result of lack of sleep, excessive workload, stress, and even jet lag?
Which type of fatigue occurs over a longer period of time as a result of lack of sleep, excessive workload, stress, and even jet lag?
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What are some symptoms of fatigue?
What are some symptoms of fatigue?
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What is the condition called when the eyes tend to adopt a resting focus at a point approximately two meters away?
What is the condition called when the eyes tend to adopt a resting focus at a point approximately two meters away?
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Which part of the eye is responsible for allowing light to pass through it?
Which part of the eye is responsible for allowing light to pass through it?
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What are the most basic elements of coping with chronic stress issues?
What are the most basic elements of coping with chronic stress issues?
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Which of the following is NOT a reactive measure for dealing with stress during flight?
Which of the following is NOT a reactive measure for dealing with stress during flight?
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What is the primary purpose of practicing certain emergency techniques or making good backup plans according to the text?
What is the primary purpose of practicing certain emergency techniques or making good backup plans according to the text?
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Which of the following is NOT a common signal of stress according to the text?
Which of the following is NOT a common signal of stress according to the text?
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Which of the following is NOT a stress defense mechanism according to the text?
Which of the following is NOT a stress defense mechanism according to the text?
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Which of the following is NOT a physical sign of anxiety according to the text?
Which of the following is NOT a physical sign of anxiety according to the text?
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