1. High life is in the blood.
- Author
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Farrar, Steve
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EVOLUTIONARY theories , *PHYSIOLOGY ,MOUNTAIN environmental conditions - Abstract
Provides insights on how the concept of evolution enables communities in the Andes and Tibet cope with living at such high altitudes. Physiological challenges of living in high places; Ability of the human body to adjust to low levels of oxygen; Physiological traits observed in people living in high altitudes; Role of natural selection in improving the ability of Tibetans and Andes people to adapt to lifelong hypoxia.
- Published
- 2001