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Why is lower oxygen affinity in hb better at higher altitudes?
Why is lower oxygen affinity in hb better at higher altitudes?
Why is lower oxygen affinity in hb better at higher altitudes?
At higher altitudes such as on top of a mountain, the air is less dense and this means that the partial pressure of oxygen is lower.Last updated on 09 Dec 2024
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What should you do if you have altitude sickness?
If you have altitude sickness you should first acclimatise with the enviroment for 24-48 hours before stepping out to do any activity.Last updated on 09 Dec 2024
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What are the reasons why athletes train at high altitudes?
The advantage of altitude training is that the muscles get a natural boost when more oxygen is available during lower-altitude competitions.Last updated on 09 Dec 2024
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What happens to your lungs at high altitudes?
At altitude, the reduced oxygen content of the blood induces breathing instability, with periods of deep and rapid breathing alternating with central apnea. This breathing pattern is called high-altitude periodic breathing (PB).Last updated on 09 Dec 2024
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