| << Chapter < Page | Chapter >> Page > |
Card 7 / 11:
What is the major mechanism that results in acclimatization?
A major mechanism involved in acclimatization is the increased production of erythrocytes. A drop in tissue levels of oxygen stimulates the kidneys to produce the hormone erythropoietin, which signals the bone marrow to produce erythrocytes. As a result, individuals exposed to a high altitude for long periods of time have a greater number of circulating erythrocytes than do individuals at lower altitudes.
| Previous Card | ← Previous Card Button |
| Next Card | → Next Card Button |
| Flip Card | ↑ / ↓ / Return / Space |
Notification Switch
Would you like to follow the 'Anatomy & Physiology' conversation and receive update notifications?
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|