Altitude and Exercise

2. After a few days to weeks of acclimatization you would expect a decreased sub-max heart rate. (TRUE/FALSE)
5. As we gain altitude partial pressure of _______ drops resulting in inadequate hemoglobin saturation.
7. High Altitude _______ Edema results from vasodilation, increased capillary hydrostatic pressure.
11. Acclimatization entails reestablishment of __________ balance.
12. _____ Mountain Sickness is the most common altitude disorder.
14. About how many weeks do major adjustments during acclimatization take?
16. During acclimatization what is an immediate effect of altitude on the respiratory system?
17. Increased heart rate at rest and at submax work = increased _______ output.
19. Decreased partial pressure of oxygen results in what condition (hint: also known as the stress of altitude)
20. Is max strength affected or unaffected at higher altitudes?

1. In a catecholamine response nor-epinephrine increases for how many days before stabilizing?
3. What does adaptation to a new natural environment mean?
4. Starling's Law accounts for why _____ volume decreases during longer term acclimatization.
6. Altitude does not affect the ability to perform high intensity short duration physical activity. (TRUE/FALSE)
8. What happens to mitochondrial density as acclimatization is taking place?
9. Would you expect to see an increase or decrease in aerobic capabilities at high altitudes.
10. The 4 H's are: Hypoxia, hypoglycemia, hypohydration, and?
13. A slow ascent symptom characterized by irregular nighttime breathing.
15. High Altitude _______ Edema can be seen 12 to 96 hours of ascent and can be treated on site.
18. During acclimatization there is an increase in number of RBCs in the body. (TRUE/FALSE)