Understanding the Effects of High Elevation on the Human Body

What happens to your lungs when you are at a higher elevation?

• They work less due to more oxygen.

• They work harder due to less oxygen.

• They stop functioning.

• They become more efficient.

How does your heart respond to higher elevations?

• It beats irregularly.

• It beats slower to conserve energy.

• It beats faster to circulate more oxygen.

• It stops temporarily.

Why might you need to urinate more frequently at higher elevations?

• Due to increased physical activity.

• Because of dehydration and pH imbalance.

• Due to increased water intake.

• Because of lower temperatures.