Mr Smith Moved from a Low Altitude to a High

question 139

Multiple Choice

Mr. Smith moved from a low altitude to a high altitude and experienced an increase in RBCs. Which of the following caused this increase?

• A) The lower temperature present at higher altitudes
• B) The lower O₂ concentration seen at higher altitudes
• C) The increased metabolic rate seen at higher altitudes
• D) The increased CO₂ retention that occurs at high altitudes
• E) Increased exercise

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