Biology
Biology
10th Edition
ISBN: 9780321794260
Author: Audesirk, Teresa/ Audesirk
Publisher: Pearson College Div
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Chapter 33.4, Problem 1CT
Summary Introduction

To determine:

The activities that an individual would engage in beforehand to help protect himself from HAPE.

Introduction:

High-altitude pulmonary edema (HAPE) is a condition of pulmonary edema that occurs in mountaineers at very high altitudes. It is considered the major cause of death in mountaineers due to exposure to high altitude where oxygen supply is too low. HAPE causes fluid accumulation inside the lungs.

Summary Introduction

To determine:

The best time with respect to the climbing of Kilimanjaro-to undertake the activities.

Introduction:

A person should train beforehand for a successful summit. The best training involves walking for 3 to 4 hours daily with a backpack on uphill and downhill for some hours daily.

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