Which of the following changes usually tends to occur in plain dwellers when they move to the high altitudes? I. Increased breathing rate II. Increased RBC production III. Increased WBC production IV. Increased thrombocyte count Choose the correct option

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When a person moves to higher altitudes, $\rho O_{2}$ and total atmospheric pressure decreases. Hypoxia stimulates the juxta-glomerular cells of the kidney to release erythropoietin hormone, which stimulates erythropoiesis in the bone marrow, causing polycythemia. Hypoxia increases the breathing rate and number of RBC

Q. Which of the following changes usually tends to occur in plain dwellers when they move to the high altitudes? I. Increased breathing rate II. Increased RBC production III. Increased WBC production IV. Increased thrombocyte count Choose the correct option

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