Campbell Biology in Focus
Campbell Biology in Focus
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Author: Lisa A. Urry, Michael L. Cain, Steven A. Wasserman, Peter V. Minorsky, Rebecca Orr
Publisher: PEARSON
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Chapter 34, Problem 11TYU
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The mechanism of O2 transport in the human body with the preparation of athletes to climb mountains.

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The oxygen content in the atmosphere is 21%. As a person goes up the altitude, the partial pressure of oxygen ( Po2 ) decreases. Acclimatization is, thus, an important step for athletes to prepare for mountain climbing. Otherwise, low oxygen content would lead to hypoxia.

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