Paper1 Anatomy: Environmental Effects on Body Systems Flashcards by Summer Ludlam | Brainscape

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What is altitude?

A

height of an area above sea level

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What is barometric pressure?

A

pressure exerted by the Earth’s atmosphere by any given point

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Describe the relationship between altitude and barometric pressure?

A

as altitude increases, barometric pressure decreases

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What effect does high altitude have?

A

greater the altitude the greater the negative impact on the diffusion gradient.

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