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Why is lower oxygen affinity in hb better at higher altitudes?
Why is lower oxygen affinity in hb better at higher altitudes?
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
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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
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At what elevation range is altitude sickness a concern?
Any level above 8000 feet above sea level one can experience altitude concernLast updated on 09 Dec 2024
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What happens to your lungs at high altitudes?
At altitude, the reduced oxygen content of the blood induces breathing instability, with periods of deep and rapid breathing alternating with central apnea. This breathing pattern is called high-altitude periodic breathing (PB).Last updated on 09 Dec 2024
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