Question

One of the favorites to win a marathon to be held at sea level has been invited by a sponsor to train in Bolivia (very high altitude place) for three weeks before the race. The sponsor has promised to fly him to the race a day before the race. Based on your understanding of hemoglobin function, would you advice the athlete to accept the invitation or continue with his/her plans to train at low altitude

Answer 1

Answer: At high altitude the body will get prepared for marathon.

Explanation:

The human body is able to adapt the high altitude by long-term and immediate acclimatization.  At high altitude the lack of oxygen is sensed at the carotid arteries. It causes the increase in rate of breathing or hyperpnea.

In addition at high altitude the heart beats faster, gradually the body will also compensate itself for low availability of oxygen and get prepared for marathon.