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# I think that is an 'urban legend'. In a study from 1959, 'Effect of prolonged cold exposure on the gross blood composition of the rat' no change in hematoocrit levels were seen.
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∙ 15y ago
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∙ 9y agoThe blood does not literally thicken in cold weather. It does however undergo some changes. The heart will work harder to pump more blood in cold weather will cause the blood pressure to rise somewhat.
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∙ 15y agoNo, because your body temperature is always around 36.6 °C.
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∙ 13y agoBlood is thicker in cold weather to keep you warm
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What problems can cold weather cause for the elderly?
Cold weather can also lead the elderly to have rheumatic problems. Constriction of the blood vessels can also cause and abrupt rise in blood pressure. Cardiac and pulmonary problems are also very common.
Which is correct cold or cold weather?
Cold.People cannot live in cold weather as in the North pole and south pole.
What type of weather does the passage of a cold front produce?
high winds and cold weather
Is a adelie penguin a cold weather penguin or weather penguins?
It is a cold water penguin
Can bat die in cold weather?
Actually a bat can fly and live in cold weather up to 30 degrees.
Does salt thicken your blood?
It does not thicken your blood. It cloggs your blood arteries.
Can Coumadin be used to thicken blood?
No; coumadin thins the blood. Take vitamin K to thicken the blood.
What does plugging in your car do?
It simply heats the engine block. So things like oil don't thicken due to cold weather.
Do blood vessels in your ears dilate in cold weather?
No
How does the blood capillaries keep us warm in cold weather?
by sex
Does garlic thin or thicken Human blood?
It thins the blood.
What is liaison Au sang?
Thicken with blood
Why horses run in cold weather?
To warm up! It gets the blood flowing.
What might help an animal live in cold weather?
Warm blood and fur.
Why does not penguin's blood freeze in cold weather?
because they are warm blooded animals
Why does your nose becomes pink when you are in cold weather?
In cold weather, your body sends extra blood to the extremities (the farthest protruding areas) in your body. The tip of your nose is one of them. So when its cold out, your body sends more blood to your nose, which makes it appear red or pink.
Do platelets thicken blood and help it to clot?
Yes.
