Outline some strategies to help prevent acute mountain sickness (AMS)
What will be an ideal response?
Ascend slowly; above 10,000 feet, increase your altitude by no more than 1,000 feet per day; sleep at the lowest elevation possible; drink plenty of water; avoid alcohol; eat a high-carbohydrate diet; and if you feel sick, don't go any higher.
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Answer the following statements true (T) or false (F)
1. The male reproductive system can also be referred to as the genitourinary system. 2. The perineum in the male stretches from the urethral meatus to the anus. 3. Ejaculation releases sperm from the body. 4. The prostate gland is also known as Cowper's gland. 5. Identical twins develop from a single fertilized ovum.
Which of the following conditions is characterized by fine tremors, muscle rigidity, and a shuffling gait?
a. Alzheimer disease b. migraine c. myasthenia gravis d. Parkinson disease
Rules are
A. spelled out in the National Standards. B. the general expectations of the gymnasium (playground). C. developed by the principal. D. developed throughout the school year.
List the three primary regions of the human brain, all of which participate in the maintenance and structure of sleep
What will be an ideal response?