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Why do people living at a high altitude seem to be red?
Why do people living at a high altitude seem to be red?
Why do people living at a high altitude seem to be red?
They seem to be reddish because of greater concentration of hemoglobin the oxygen carrying protein the main component of red blood cells.
Last updated on 12 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 12 Dec 2024
Do people living in high altitude have bigger lungs?
They have larger lung capacity than people living in the plains.
Last updated on 12 Dec 2024
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.
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Is oxygen low in higher altitudes?
Yes, oxygen is lower in higher altitudes
Last updated on 12 Dec 2024
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