Erythrocytosis, or increased production of red blood cells, is one of the most well-documented physiological traits that varies within and among in high-altitude populations. Although a modest increase in blood O-carrying capacity may be beneficial for life in highland environments, erythrocytosis can also become excessive and lead to maladaptive syndromes such as chronic mountain sickness (CMS).
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http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC9191173 | PMC |
http://dx.doi.org/10.1152/physiol.00029.2021 | DOI Listing |
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