Spleen Size and Function in Sherpa Living High, Sherpa Living Low and Nepalese Lowlanders

Volume: 11
Published: Jun 30, 2020
Abstract
High altitude (HA) natives have evolved beneficial responses leading to superior work capacity at HA compared to native lowlanders. Our aim was to study two potentially protective responses against hypoxia, namely; the cardiovascular diving response and the hemoglobin concentration (Hb) elevating spleen contraction in Sherpa highlanders, compared to lowlanders. Male participants were recruited from three groups: 1) 21 Sherpa living at HA (SH);...
Paper Details
Title
Spleen Size and Function in Sherpa Living High, Sherpa Living Low and Nepalese Lowlanders
Published Date
Jun 30, 2020
Volume
11
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