a substantial increase in internal body temperature whereas peripheral temperatu

re at the skin is
stable
c reasoning problems as soon as body temperature falls below 37C
d greater capacity for adaptation than in a hot atmosphere
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id 3656
Which of the following statements are correct ? 1 Hypothermia affects physical
and mental abilities. 2 Man has effective natural protection against intense col
d. 3
Shivering makes it possible to combat the cold to a certain extent, but uses up
a lot
of energy 4 Disorders associated with hypothermia appear at a body temperature
of less than 35C
a 1,2,3
b 1,3,4
c 2,4
d 2,3,4
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id 3695
Exchange of gasses between the body and the environment takes place at the:
a central nervous system
b heart
c muscles
d lungs
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id 3940
Having a serious cold it is better not to fly, due to the extra risk of: 1. flat
ulence 2.
pain in the ear during descent 3. pressure vertigo 4. pain in the nasal sinuses
a 1 and 2 are correct
b 2,3 and 4 are correct
c 1,3 and 4 are correct
d 1,2 and 4 are correct
513
id 3941
Having a serious cold, you are going to fly. What can you expect:
a bends
b pain in the sinuses
c chokes
d hypoxia
514
id 6354
A pilot has caught a cold. What may happen to his susceptibility to hypoxia?
a it will decrease due to the reduced level of bodily functions
b it will increase due to the need to generate more oxygen which leads to a grea
ter demand
for oxygen
c it will increase due to the reduction in lung capacity due to the cold
d it will decrease because colder air is denser and has higher partial pressure
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40.2.3.3. Problem areas for pilots
id 98
Which of the following factors may have an influence on medical disqualification
?
a High blood pressure only.
b High and low blood pressure as well as a poor condition of the circulatory sys
tem.
c Blood pressure problems cannot occur in aircrew because they always can be tre

ated by in-flight
medication.
d Low blood pressure only.
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id 457
When assessing an individuals risk in developing coronary artery disease, the
following factors may contribute: 1.obesity 2.distress 3.smoking 4.family histor
y
a 1, 2, 3 and 4 are correct
b 2 and 3 are correct, 1 and 4 are false
c Only 3 is correct, 1, 2 and 4 are false
d 1, 2 and 3 are correct, 4 is false
517
id 1748
Noise induced hearing loss is influenced by
a the intensity of the noise but not its duration
b the duration of a noise but not its intensity
c the suddenness of onset of a noise
d the duration and intensity of a noise
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id 1749
To reduce the risk of coronary artery disease, exercise should be
a double the resting heart rate for at least 20 minutes, three times a week
b avoided since raising the heart rate shortens the life of the heart
c double the resting heart rate for at least an hour, five times a week
d triple the resting heart rate for 20 minutes, once a week
519
id 1750
Which of the following is most true?
a Regular exercise is an impediment to losing weight since it increases the meta
bolic rate
b Regular exercise is beneficial to general health, but the most efficient way t
o lose weight
is by reducing caloric consumption
c Regular exercise is beneficial to general health, and is the only effective wa
y to lose weight
d Regular exercise and reduction in caloric consumption are both essential in or
der to lose weight
520
id 3684
Which of the following statements about hyperthermia is correct ?
a Performance is not impaired by an increase in body temperature to 40C or more.
b Vasodilation is the only regulant which is capable of reducing body temperatur
e.
c Evaporation is more effective when ambient humidity is high.
d Complete adaption to the heat in a hot country takes about a fortnight.
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id 3901
Visual acuity during flight at high altitudes can be affected by: 1. anaemia 2.
smoking in the cockpit 3. carbon monoxide poisoning 4. hypoxia
a 1,3 and 4 are correct
b 1,2 and 3 are correct
c 2,3 and 4 are correct
d 1, 2, 3 and 4 are correct