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== == It is stressed, but will adapt.

The circulatory system cannot work as efficiently, because there is less oxygen and CO2. After being at a high altitude for a long time, the body will adapt. It will produce more red blood cells so that it can pick up more oxygen, since less oxygen is carried by each hemoglobin at high altitudes.

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