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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 19 May 2023
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What are the reasons why athletes train at high altitudes?
The advantage of altitude training is that the muscles get a natural boost when more oxygen is available during lower-altitude competitions.
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Is oxygen low in higher altitudes?
Yes, oxygen is lower in higher altitudes
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At which altitude does the air begin to be noticeably thinner?
At 12,500 feet the air becomes thinner and oxygen becomes lower making it difficult to breathe.
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