A person who goes from sea level to a city that is 5000 feet above sea level will show an increased hematocrit within 2 to 3 days. Draw the reflex pathway that links the hypoxia of high altitude to increased red blood cell production.
What will be an ideal response?
Low atmospheric at high altitude ?low arterial ?sensed by kidney?erythropoietin synthesized and released ? acts on bone marrow to increase production of red blood cells.
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Indicate whether this statement is true or false.
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