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There is increase in number of RBCs at h...

There is increase in number of RBCs at higher altitudes to compensate for

A

High rate of destruction

B

Lower turn-over

C

Low level of oxygen

D

Higher requirement of energy.

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Knowledge Check

  • At higher altitudes, a man suffers much from

    A
    Cold
    B
    Oxygen deficiency
    C
    Higher atmospheric pressure
    D
    Ultraviolet radiations.

  • Number of RBC increases if one lives at higher altitude because

    A
    there is less oxygen on mountains
    B
    more heat is required in body for producing body warmth
    C
    there are no germs in mountain air
    D
    there is more oxygen on mountains

  • Abnormal increase in number of RBC in blood is called

    A
    Anaemia
    B
    Polycythemia
    C
    Leukemia
    D
    Sarcoma