The Erythrocyte Count Increases After a While When an Individual

question 47

Multiple Choice

The erythrocyte count increases after a while when an individual goes from a low to a high altitude because the .

• A)concentration of oxygen and/or total atmospheric pressure is lower at high altitudes
• B)temperature is lower at higher altitudes
• C)concentration of oxygen and/or total atmospheric pressure is higher at higher altitudes
• D)basal metabolic rate is higher at high altitudes

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Definitions:

Nucleic Acids

Large biological molecules essential for all known forms of life, including DNA and RNA, which carry genetic information.

DNA and RNA

Nucleic acids that constitute the genetic material of living organisms, with DNA responsible for storing and transmitting genetic information and RNA for protein synthesis.

Condensation

The process by which gas changes into a liquid when it cools.

Water Produced

Water that is generated or obtained as a result of a process, such as the by-product of industrial processes or biochemical reactions.