Chapter 34, Problem 11TYU

Summary Introduction

To relate:

The mechanism of O₂ transport in the human body with the preparation of athletes to climb mountains.

Introduction:

The oxygen content in the atmosphere is 21%. As a person goes up the altitude, the partial pressure of oxygen ( ${\text{Po}}_{\text{2}}$) decreases. Acclimatization is, thus, an important step for athletes to prepare for mountain climbing. Otherwise, low oxygen content would lead to hypoxia.