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What are the effects of living at high altitudes?
What are the effects of living at high altitudes?
What are the effects of living at high altitudes?
You will likely feel nauseous and lightheaded. You may vomit and have a headache. Different levels of altitude sickness have different symptoms: Symptoms of mild, short-term altitude sickness usually begin 12 to 24 hours after arriving at high altitude
Last updated on 09 Dec 2024
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How do people survive at high altitudes?
Humans can survive at high altitudes. However, if you go to a high altitude, your body needs to adjust properly by getting used to it slowly or you could get sick.
Last updated on 09 Dec 2024
Why is lower oxygen affinity in hb better at higher altitudes?
At higher altitudes such as on top of a mountain, the air is less dense and this means that the partial pressure of oxygen is lower.
Last updated on 09 Dec 2024
Is oxygen low in higher altitudes?
Yes, oxygen is lower in higher altitudes
Last updated on 09 Dec 2024
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