Aerospace Medicine Quiz
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Critical minimum value of mitochondrial pO2 required is
0.8–2 mm Hg
2–5 mm Hg
0.5–3 mm Hg
3–5 mm Hg
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In the brain, loss of function occurs within how much time of sudden loss of O2 supply
10–16s
5–8s
15–20s
40–45s
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Vital capacity of the lung is
FRC+TV
TLC-FRC
FRC-RV
TLC-RV
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Phrenic nerve roots are
C4, C5, C6
C2, C3, C4
C3, C4, C5
None of the above
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At rest, breathing air at sea level, after how much time the pO2 of alveolar gas and blood in pulmonary capillaries become equal.
0.25s
0.50s
0.75s
1s
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Solubility of O2 in blood in ml/L blood/mm Hg
0.3
0.03
0.003
0.0003
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“Clo” value is use for measurement of
Clothing insulation
Wind velocity
Radiant heat
Humidity
None of the above
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According to FITS, caution zone lies between
30–32°C
32–36°C
32–38°C
36–38°C
38–40°C
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Loss of sensation occurs in which degree of frostbite
Third degree
First degree
Second degree
Fourth degree
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For each cm above heart level, pressure within artery is reduced by
0.68 mm Hg
0.78 mm Hg
0.87 mm Hg
None of the above
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Baroreceptors are located inside
Aortic arch and carotid body
Aortic body and carotid sinus
Aortic arch and carotid sinus
None of the above
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The following points regarding Haldane effect are correct, except
Occurs at tissue level
Occurs at the level of lungs
Release of O2
Release of CO2
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During continuous PPB, which of the following decreases
ERV
IRV
RV
All of the above
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Physiological requirements of oxygen system is/are
Appropriate temperature
Minimal resistance
Disposal of expirate
Safety pressure
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The relationship between resistance(R) and radius(r) of airway is
R α r2
R α r4
R α 1/r3
R α 1/r4
Answers for Aerospace Medicine Quiz
Ans.: 1. (c), 2. (b), 3. (d), 4. (c), 5. (a), 6. (b), 7. (a), 8. (c), 9. (a), 10. (b), 11. (c), 12. (a) and (c), 13. (b), 14. (b) and (c), 15. (d).