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Author(s) -
Persson P. B.,
Wenger R. H.,
Lundby C.,
Gunga H.C.
Publication year - 2016
Publication title -
acta physiologica
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.591
H-Index - 116
eISSN - 1748-1716
pISSN - 1748-1708
DOI - 10.1111/apha.12682
Subject(s) - erythropoiesis , erythropoietin , effects of high altitude on humans , blood volume , physiology , bloodletting , medicine , anemia , anatomy , pathology , alternative medicine
Upon demand, erythropoietin (EPO) is rapidly synthesized and released (Wenger and Kurtz, 2011, Gunga et al., 1996). After all, there is little time to lose when reaching high-altitude. Although, erythropoiesis must come about promptly (Lu et al., 2015), you may assume that the newly formed red blood cells will circulate for the next four months, and it is generally accepted that erythrocyte lifespan cannot be reduced. For long-term mountain dwellers, there may be few disadvantages with long-standing increases in hematocrit. But what would happen with those who descend? This article is protected by copyright. All rights reserved.