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Low concentration of oxygen in the blood and tissues of people living at high altitude is due to…….

A

low temperature

B

low atmospheric pressure

C

high atmospheric pressure

D

both low temperature and high atmospheric pressure

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B
According to Hnery.s law, solubility of oxygen in blood and tissues of people is low because of low atmospheric pressure.However, temperature of human body remains constant.
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