What physiological alterations occur to help cope with the stress of altitude?
What will be an ideal response
The primary problem with exercise at altitude is the reduced barometric pressure, which reduces oxygen delivery to
the muscles. This increases heart rate and breathing rate as the body attempts to deliver more oxygen to the
muscles.
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What plasma protein factor is deficient in hemophilia A?
a. VIII b. X c. VI d. V e. IV
Which of the following is a feature of smoking and weight maintenance?
a. Smokers on average weigh about 5 lbs more than nonsmokers b. Smoking a cigarette increases the appetite for energy-dense foods c. People who give up smoking gain an average of 10 lbs in the first year d. Psychotherapy is effective at reducing either smoking or body weight but not both
Fat is converted to carbohydrate when glycerol (a fat) is used to form glucose
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Which formula is high in calories and low in protein?
a. AminAid b. Osmolite c. Sustacal d. Jevity