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BASICS OF FLIGHT PHYSIOLOGY / THE ATMOSPHERE
The gas laws:
The Law Of Diffusion
Isa Condition
Respiratory And Circulatory Systems / Respiratory Systems
Circulatory Systems
Blood
Anaemia
Hypertension And Hypotension
The Effects Of High And Low Blood Pressure On The Body
Coronary Artery Disease
What are the risk factors for heart disease?
Hypoxia
Summary Of Oxygen Requirements By Altitude
Time Of Useful Consciousness (Tuc)
Hyperventilation
Hyperventilation And Hypoxia
Aircraft Pressurization System
Decompression Sickness (Dcs)
High Altitude Environment / Ozone
Radiation
Humidity
Extreme Temperature / Hot Environment And Hyperthermia
Cold Environment And Hypothermia
MAN AND ENVIRONMENT – THE SENSORY SYSTEM
Central, Peripheral And Autonomic Nervous Systems / Human Nervous System
The Autonomic Nervous System (Ans)
Level Of Threshold
Sensory Adaptation
Vision / Functional Anatomy
Anatomy And Physiology Of The Eye
Parts Of Eyes
Cornea – Lens – Ciliary Body Muscles
Iris - Pupil
Rods
Cones
Visual Foveal And Peripheral Vision
Light And Dark Adaptation
Binocular And Monocular Vision
Distance Estimation And Depth Perception
Stereoscopic Vision / Binocular Cues
Sunlight And Its Effect On The Eyes
Eye Defects
Hearing
Descriptive And Functional Anatomy
The Inner Ear
Hearing Loss
Equilibrium / Functional Anatomy
Otoliths
Motion Sickness
Integration Of Sensory Inputs / Spatial Orientation
Visual Illusions
Visual Illusions Associated With Landing
Slope Of Runway
Black Hole Effect
Rain On The Windshield
Atmosphere – Low Contrast Environment
Autokinesis
Empty Field Myopia
Vestibular Illusions
Somatogravic
G-Excess Illusion
Coriolis
Proprioception Sense – Seat Of Pants Sense
Health And Hygiene / Personal Hygiene
Body Rhythm And Sleep
Fatigue Definitions
Body Temperature
Problem Areas For Pilots
Gastro Intestinal Upsets – Abdominal Distension
Obesity
Back Pain
Food Hygiene
Step 1 / Step 2 / Step 3 / Step 4
Tropical Climates
Infectious Diseases
Intoxication / Tobacco
Caffeine
Alcohol
Drugs And Self-Medication
Toxic Materials
Incapacitation In Flight
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