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A person remaining at high altitudes for years
becomes more and more acclimatized to the low
`pO_(2)` by the following except

A

Increased pulmonary ventilation

B

Increased in RBCs and haemoglobin
concentration

C

Polycythemia

D

Increased cardiac output permanently

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To solve the question regarding acclimatization of a person remaining at high altitudes for years, we need to analyze the physiological changes that occur in the body due to low partial pressure of oxygen (pO2). ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Understanding Acclimatization**: - Acclimatization refers to the physiological adjustments that occur in the body to cope with environmental changes, such as low oxygen levels at high altitudes. 2. **Physiological Changes at High Altitudes**: - When a person lives at high altitudes (above 3500 meters), their body undergoes several changes to adapt to lower pO2. These changes include: - **Increased Pulmonary Ventilation**: The respiratory rate increases to enhance oxygen intake. - **Increased Red Blood Cell (RBC) Count**: The body produces more RBCs to carry more oxygen. - **Increased Hemoglobin Concentration**: Higher hemoglobin levels in the blood improve oxygen transport. - **Decreased Binding Affinity of Hemoglobin**: This allows for easier release of oxygen to tissues. 3. **Analyzing the Options**: - The question asks for the option that does NOT contribute to acclimatization. The options typically include: - Increased pulmonary ventilation (correct) - Increased RBC count (correct) - Increased hemoglobin concentration (correct) - Increased cardiac output permanently (incorrect) 4. **Identifying the Incorrect Option**: - Among the options, "increased cardiac output permanently" is the one that does not occur as a permanent adaptation. While cardiac output may increase temporarily to meet oxygen demands, it does not remain elevated permanently in acclimatized individuals. 5. **Conclusion**: - Therefore, the correct answer to the question is that a person does not become acclimatized to low pO2 by "increased cardiac output permanently." ### Final Answer: The correct option is: **Increased cardiac output permanently**. ---
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