Modified Mastering Biology With Pearson Etext -- Standalone Access Card -- For Biological Science (7th Edition)
Modified Mastering Biology With Pearson Etext -- Standalone Access Card -- For Biological Science (7th Edition)
7th Edition
ISBN: 9780135276556
Author: Scott Freeman, Kim Quillin, Lizabeth Allison, Michael Black, Greg Podgorski, Emily Taylor, Jeff Carmichael
Publisher: PEARSON
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Chapter 39, Problem 1TYK
Summary Introduction

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.

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A short-term phenotypic change in the individual’s body in response to the environmental fluctuation is known as acclimatization. It is a reversible process. When an individual migrates to Tibet, the body will acclimate to the high altitude. The body will start producing more oxygen-carrying pigment known as hemoglobin and also produces more red blood cells that are able to carry hemoglobin.

Conclusion

Therefore, it can be concluded that the given statement is true.

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