1
Q
Def of Altitude?
A
The height above sea level
2
Q
Def of Hypoxia?
A
Condition where the respiring tissue is deprived of adequate oxygen
3
Q
Def of Altitude acclimatisation?
A
Process of adjusting to decreased availability of oxygen
4
Q
How long does altitude acclimatisation take?
A
Several weeks
5
Q
Def of Atmospheric pressure?
A
Pressure exerted by the weight of the air in the earth’s atmosphere
6
Q
How long is optimal for altitude training?
A
4 weeks
7
Q
How high is optimal for acclimatisation?
A
2000-2500m
8
Q
How high is optimal for altitude training?
A
2200m
9
Q
What is oxygen availability at sea level?
A
100%
10
Q
What is oxygen availability at 1500m?
A
84%
11
Q
What is oxygen availability at 2400m?
A
76%
12
Q
What is oxygen availability at 5500?
A
52%
A-level PE A&P
flashcards
Decks in class (26)
# Cards
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Cardiac Conduction17
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Muscle Key Words7
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Thigh Muscles1
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Calf Muscles2
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Arm Muscles2
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Starling's Law3
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Heart Disease12
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Heart Adaptation4
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Transport of oxygen12
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Spirometer trace7
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Pathway of air19
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Effects of exercise on aerobic system5
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Gaseous Exchange0
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Motor Unit Anatomy6
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The Motor Unit key words4
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Skeletal Muscular Anatomy5
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Types of Muscular Contraction17
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Muscle Fibres0
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Planes and Axis13
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Vascular Shunt11
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Vo2 and OBLA3
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Energy Systems0
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Altitude12
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PNF3
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Venous Return7
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Elbow Joint Muscles8
