Which of the Following Mimics High Altitude

question 74

Multiple Choice

Which of the following mimics high altitude?

• A) sleeping in a high-O₂ chamber
• B) sleeping in a low-O₂ chamber
• C) transfusing RBCs into the circulation
• D) both sleeping in a high-O₂ chamber and transfusing RBCs into the circulation
• E) both sleeping in a low-O₂ chamber and transfusing RBCs into the circulation

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