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What is attitude sickness ? What its causes and symptoms ? How does human body try to altitude sickness ?

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**Step-by-Step Solution:** 1. **Definition of Altitude Sickness:** - Altitude sickness, also known as acute mountain sickness (AMS), is a condition that occurs when a person ascends to high altitudes, typically above 8,000 feet (approximately 2,400 meters) above sea level. It is primarily caused by a decrease in the availability of oxygen in the atmosphere at high elevations. 2. **Causes of Altitude Sickness:** - The main cause of altitude sickness is the body’s inability to adapt quickly to lower oxygen levels at high altitudes. When a person ascends rapidly without allowing their body enough time to acclimatize, they may experience altitude sickness. ...
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  • What are the symptoms of altitude sickness?

    A
    Nausea
    B
    Fatique
    C
    Heart palpitations
    D
    All of the above
  • What is the normal temperature of the human body?

    A
    `30.5^(@)C`
    B
    `37^(@)C`
    C
    `98.4 ^(@)C`
    D
    `97.4 ^(@)C`
  • Altitude sickness is managed by the body by

    A
    Decreasing RBC production
    B
    Increasing fat oxidation
    C
    Decreasing binding capacity of hemoglobin
    D
    Decreasing breathing rate
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