Altitude and Exercise Crossword

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Across
  1. 5. most common altitude disorder
  2. 6. acclimatization entails reestablishment of ___ balance
  3. 8. irregular nighttime breathing
  4. 12. decrease in carbon dioxide, increases pH in all body fluids
  5. 13. < 12,000 feet is ___ altitude
  6. 14. 12,000 to 18,000 feet is ___ altitude
  7. 15. decreased plasma volume, increased # RBCs, increased hemoglobin are ___ responses to acclimatization
  8. 16. low oxygen in the tissues
  9. 18. regulates HR, BP, SV, vascular resistance, substrate use
  10. 19. muscle ___ and weight loss occur at altitude
  11. 20. as we gain altitude, PO2 drops, resulting in inadequate ___ saturation
Down
  1. 1. low total body water
  2. 2. catecholamine response to acclimatization; ___ increases for 7 days and then stabilizes
  3. 3. low body temperature
  4. 4. altitude related illness that ocurs 12 to 96 hours of ascent
  5. 7. most weight loss at high altitudes is due to ___
  6. 9. low blood sugar
  7. 10. altitude related illness that results from vasodilation, increased capillary hydrostatic pressure
  8. 11. a diet at high altitude should be higher in ___
  9. 17. altitude related illness that all climbers experience over 21,000 feet