Posted: October 9th, 2017
A mountaineer attempts an assault on a high mountain in the Andes and reaches an altitude of 5000 meters (16,400 ft) above sea level. What will happen to his arterial PCO2 and pH?
A mountaineer attempts an assault on a high mountain in the Andes and reaches an altitude of 5000 meters (16,400 ft) above sea level. What will happen to his arterial PCO2 and pH?
A. Both will be lower than normal.
B. The pH will rise and PCO2 will fall.
C. Both will be higher than normal due to the physical exertion.
D. The pH will fall and PCO2 will rise
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