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EFFECTS OF EXPOSURE TO HEAT
EFFECTS OF EXPOSURE TO HEAT Effects of exposure to heat are: 1. Heat exhaustion 2. Dehydration exhaustion 3. Heat cramps 4. Heatstroke (sunstroke). HEAT EXHAUSTION Heat exhaustion is th…
Physiology
EFFECTS OF EXPOSURE TO COLD
EFFECTS OF EXPOSURE TO COLD During exposure to cold, the body temperature is maintained by two mechanisms. 1. Heat production 2. Prevention of heat loss. HEAT PRODUCTION When body is expose…
Physiology
DECOMPRESSION SICKNESS
DECOMPRESSION SICKNESS Decompression sickness is the disorder that occurs when a person returns rapidly to normal surroundings (atmospheric pressure) from the area of high atmospheric pressure lik…
Physiology
BAROMETRIC PRESSURE
In high altitude, the problem is with low atmospheric (barometric) pressure. In deep sea or mines, the problem is with high barometric pressure. Increased pressure creates two major problems: 1. …
Physiology
SPACE PHYSIOLOGY
SPACE PHYSIOLOGY Space physiology is the study of physiological responses of the body in space and spacecrafts. Major differences between the environments of earth and space are atmosphere, radiat…
Physiology
AVIATION PHYSIOLOGY
AVIATION PHYSIOLOGY Aviation physiology is the study of physiological responses of the body in aviation environment. Flying exerts great effects on the body through accelerative forces and gravita…
Physiology
MOUNTAIN SICKNESS
MOUNTAIN SICKNESS Mountain sickness is the condition characterized by adverse effects of hypoxia at high altitude. It is commonly developed in persons going to high altitude for the first time. It…
