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WorksheetsAcclimatization and Diving Physiology Quiz
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 10mins
What is acclimatization?
Body's response to high humidity
Adaptation to heat
Adaptation to cold
Physiological adaptation to high altitude
Which of the following is a feature of acclimatization?
Decreased RBC count
Increased plasma volume
Increased 2,3-BPG
Increased oxygen tension
What is the main cause of Acute Mountain Sickness?
Carbon monoxide poisoning
Low atmospheric pressure
High CO2 levels
Hyperoxia
Which of the following is NOT a symptom of Acute Mountain Sickness?
Headache
Nausea
Hypotension
Euphoria
Which hormone increases during high altitude acclimatization?
Aldosterone
Erythropoietin
Insulin
Thyroxine
What causes Caisson's disease?
Rapid exposure to high temperature
Slow ascent from depth
Slow decompression
Rapid ascent from deep sea
What is the key gas responsible for Caisson’s disease?
Oxygen
Nitrogen
Carbon monoxide
Carbon dioxide
What is the best way to prevent Caisson’s disease?
Slow descent
Hyperbaric oxygen
Rapid ascent
Slow ascent with decompression
What does SCUBA stand for?
Submarine Capacity Underwater Breathing Apparatus
Self-Contained Underwater Breathing Apparatus
Super Cold Underwater Breathing Aid
Standard Controlled Underwater Breathing Apparatus
Which of the following is NOT a part of SCUBA gear?
Mouthpiece
Regulator
Diving bell
Air tank
What is apnoea?
Shallow breathing
Irregular breathing
Absence of breathing
Rapid breathing
Which term refers to increased depth of breathing?
Apnoea
Tachypnoea
Hyperpnoea
Dyspnoea
Which term is used for increased rate of breathing?
Tachypnoea
Apnoea
Dyspnoea
Hypercapnia
Dyspnoea refers to?
Slow breathing
Laborious or difficult breathing
Irregular breathing
Intermittent breathing
Which of the following is a long-term adaptation in acclimatization?
Increased bicarbonate excretion
Reduced ventilation rate
Decreased hematocrit
Decreased 2,3-BPG
What is the primary danger in SCUBA diving?
Oxygen toxicity
Nitrogen narcosis
Hyperthermia
Bradycardia
Which condition is characterized by gas embolism due to sudden decompression?
Acute mountain sickness
Apnoea
Caisson’s disease
Tachypnoea
Which of the following is TRUE about acclimatization?
It occurs instantly
Involves suppression of erythropoiesis
Involves decreased pulmonary ventilation
Involves increased ventilation and RBC production
Why is oxygen availability reduced at high altitudes?
Oxygen concentration is lower
Air becomes toxic
Partial pressure of oxygen is low
Humidity is high
What happens to arterial oxygen content at high altitude without acclimatization?
It increases significantly
It stays the same
It decreases
It increases temporarily
