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A common ailment upon first arriving at high altitude characterized by headache, dizziness, lightheadedness, and nausea due to lowered oxygen intake or respiratory alkalosis.

The production of energy by metabolism in the presence of oxygen

The highest rate at which oxygen can be consumed in metabolism

The aerobic capacity per body weight

The tiny air sacs in the lungs across the surface of which the oxygen and carbon dioxide are exchanged with blood

The pressure of the atmosphere as measured by a barometer

The accumulation of fluid in brain tissue

The accumulation of fluid in brain tissues

A condition of natives or long-term residents of high altitude characterized by a loss of acclimatization, lowered ventilation rate, and a great increase in polycythemia.

An abnormal accumulation of fluid resulting in swelling

The protein that gives redblodded cells their color and their capacity to transport oxygen and carbon dioxide

Low oxygen levels

The amount of force a muscle can provide based ont he cross sectional area of muscle

Naturally occurring perils such as storms, earthquakes, tsunamis, and volcanic eruptions

Foraging techniques that are most effective or efficient

The ability to maintain homeostatic conditions during strenuous activity or to rapidly restore those conditions after exercise

A condition in which the percent of blood occupied by red blood cells increase from the 43-37 percent to well over 50 percent on the average.

The accumulation of fluid in the lungs, blocking oxygen transport

A condition found in some infants born or brought to high altitude, characterized by low oxygen levels in blood, elevated levels of polycythemia, and a high risk of mortality

A seismic sea wave

The expansion of superficial blood vessels, which increase the rate of heat loss from the body to the air.

The sensitivity of ventilation rate to hypoxic exposure

The ability to use oxygen at a fast rate