Human body compensates low oxygen availability at high altitudes by:
(A) increasing number of red blood cells
(B) decreasing the binding affinity of haemoglobin
(C) increasing the binding affinity of haemoglobin
(D) increasing breathing rate
Choose the correct answer from the options given below :
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A
(A), (B) and (C) only
B
(B), (C) and (D) only
C
(A), (B) and (D) only
D
(A), (C) and (D) only
Correct Answer
(A), (B) and (D) only
Detailed Explanation
In low atmospheric pressure of high altitudes, the body does not get enough oxygen. The body compensates low oxygen availability by increasing red blood cell production, decreasing the binding affinity of hemoglobin and by increasing breathing rate. This is an example of physiological adaptations.
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