To review:
The correctness and incorrectness of the statement that the increase in the red blood cell count in tourists visiting Tibet is an example of acclimatization.
Introduction:
Acclimatization refers to the process in which an individual organism adapts to the changes in the environment such as a change in the temperature, altitude, pH (potential of hydrogen), or humidity.
Explanation of Solution
A short-term
Therefore, it can be concluded that the given statement is true.
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