AIPMT PRELIMS 2006 Zoology Respiratory System MCQ Question
People living at sea level have around 5 million RBC per cubic millimeter of their blood whereas those living at an altitude of 5400 metres have around 8 million. This is because at high altitude:
people get pollution-free air to breathe and more oxygen is available
atmospheric O₂ level is less and hence more RBCs are needed to absorb the required amount of O₂ to survive
there is more UV radiation which enhances RBC production
people eat more nutritive food, therefore more RBCs are formed
Correct Answer
Detailed Explanation
At high altitudes, the atmospheric oxygen level is lower, requiring the body to produce more RBCs to maintain adequate oxygen transport.
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