Question

On the top of a high mountain, air pressure is significantly lower than at sea level, so there is less O2 in a given volume of air. Suppose a person at high altitude maintained the same rate and depth of breathing as he had at sea level. What would happen to the O2 levels in his blood? Explain your reasoning.

Answer 1

Explanation:

Every year, thousands of people travel to high-altitude environments for tourism, adventure-seeking, or to train and compete in various sports. Unfortunately, these trips can be marred by the effects of acute altitude sickness, and the symptoms vary from person to person. To understand why people are affected differently, we have to look at how the body is affected by altitude.