Flight Physiology Test Questions and
Answers
The electrical impulses generated by movement of the hair-like cells in the cochlea are
transmitted to the brain via the_____. - Answer-Cochlear (or acoustic) nerve
Which of the following is not part of a successful hearing conservation program? -
Answer-Experimentation
Active noise reduction or noise-canceling headsets offer many advantages. A
disadvantage is_____. - Answer-they might block sounds needed to monitor aircraft
performance
Match the following terms to their definitions - Answer-Defect in sound transmission
from the external ear to the internal ear -- Conductive hearing loss
- Defect in hearing occurring at the cochlea or auditory nerve -- Sensorineural
- Defect in hearing in old guys like the professor -- Presbycusis
What is the most important frequency range associated with adverse physiological
effects? - Answer-1-40 Hz
What can NOT cause brain damage? (Select all that apply.) - Answer-Staying well-
hydrated
What is the noise caused by turbulent blood flow through a damaged heart valve or
narrowed artery called? - Answer-Murmur
Inadequate oxygen to the cells, or hypoxia, occurs when the oxygen saturation drops
below what percentage? - Answer-72%
Which of the following organs or structures belongs to the circulatory system? - Answer-
Heart
Fight-or-Flight reflexes generally help protect us from bad things; in flight, however,
some reflex actions can be dangerous. When is this especially true? - Answer-When
you lack currency in instrument flying skills
Where does external respiration occur? - Answer-In the lungs
Answers
The electrical impulses generated by movement of the hair-like cells in the cochlea are
transmitted to the brain via the_____. - Answer-Cochlear (or acoustic) nerve
Which of the following is not part of a successful hearing conservation program? -
Answer-Experimentation
Active noise reduction or noise-canceling headsets offer many advantages. A
disadvantage is_____. - Answer-they might block sounds needed to monitor aircraft
performance
Match the following terms to their definitions - Answer-Defect in sound transmission
from the external ear to the internal ear -- Conductive hearing loss
- Defect in hearing occurring at the cochlea or auditory nerve -- Sensorineural
- Defect in hearing in old guys like the professor -- Presbycusis
What is the most important frequency range associated with adverse physiological
effects? - Answer-1-40 Hz
What can NOT cause brain damage? (Select all that apply.) - Answer-Staying well-
hydrated
What is the noise caused by turbulent blood flow through a damaged heart valve or
narrowed artery called? - Answer-Murmur
Inadequate oxygen to the cells, or hypoxia, occurs when the oxygen saturation drops
below what percentage? - Answer-72%
Which of the following organs or structures belongs to the circulatory system? - Answer-
Heart
Fight-or-Flight reflexes generally help protect us from bad things; in flight, however,
some reflex actions can be dangerous. When is this especially true? - Answer-When
you lack currency in instrument flying skills
Where does external respiration occur? - Answer-In the lungs
