Cardiopulmonary Anatomy & Physiology
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Author: Des Jardins, Terry.
Publisher: Cengage Learning,
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Chapter 19, Problem 3RQ
Summary Introduction
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Acute mountain sickness (AMS) is also called altitude sickness. It takes place in high altitude regions due to low levels of oxygen, usually above 2,400 meters above sea level. Its symptoms include shortness of breath and nausea. It can be treated by taking sufficient fluids and descending down to lower altitude.
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Cardiopulmonary Anatomy & Physiology
Ch. 19 - The barometric pressure is about half the...Ch. 19 - 2. The oxygen diffusion capacity of high-altitude...Ch. 19 - Prob. 3RQCh. 19 - Prob. 4RQCh. 19 - Prob. 5RQCh. 19 - At high altitude, the True _______ False ________...Ch. 19 - 7. In individuals who True ___________ False...Ch. 19 - 8. There is a linear True_______ False...Ch. 19 - 9. Natives who have been True ________...Ch. 19 - 10. The concentration of True _______ False...
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