Chapter 21, Problem 21Q

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation: The cause of high-altitude sickness is to be stated. The explanation of the term high-altitude acclimatization is to be stated.

Concept introduction: The amount of oxygen gas in the atmosphere decreases with the increase in altitude. The process that shows the ability of human body to adjust the change in its environment is known as acclimatization.

To explain: The cause of high-altitude sickness; the term high-altitude acclimatization.