This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: All India exam, Subject name: Physiology
[{'content': 'which of the following metabolic changes are observed in ACCLIMATIZATION? \nSelect and explain. \nA. metabolic alkalosis, B. metabolic acidosis, C. respiratory alkalosis, D. respiratory acidosis', 'role': 'user'}, {'content': 'Answer: C \nExplanation: Acclimatization at high altitude: &;*-Various physiological readjustments and compensatory mechanisms in body that reduces the effects of hypoxia in permanent residents at high altitude. * It is done by- A great increase in pulmonary ventilation Increase diffusion capacity of lung Increased ability of the tissue cells to use 02 Increased vital capacity due to prolonged hypoxia leads to to hyperventilation which results in co2 wash aout causing RESPIRATORY ALKALOSIS REF :guyton and hall', 'role': 'assistant'}]