Spleen Size and Function in Sherpa Living High, Sherpa Living Low and Nepalese Lowlanders
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DOI: 10.3389/fphys.2020.00647
Abstract: High-altitude (HA) natives have evolved some beneficial responses leading to superior work capacity at HA compared to native lowlanders. Our aim was to study two responses potentially protective against hypoxia: the spleen contraction elevating hemoglobin… read more here.
Keywords: nepalese lowlanders; sherpa; living low; spleen size ... See more keywords