Which Statement About Human Adaption to Hypoxia is True

Question

Which statement about human adaption to hypoxia is true?
A) It requires increases in red blood cell concentrations.
B) Its physiological characteristics vary among different human populations.
C) It involves the development of a larger-than-average lung capacity.
D) It is characterized by higher breathing and blood flow rates.

Accepted Answer

Different human populations have adapted to hypoxia in various ways, such as Andeans having higher hemoglobin concentrations and Tibetans having increased ventilation rates.