The effects of moving from sea level to an altitude of 5000 metres include an increase in

A. True Due to stimulation of peripheral chemoreceptors by hypoxia.

B. False Bicarbonate is lost in the urine to compensate for the respiratory alkalosis.

C. False Loss of appetite (anorexia) is a common complaint in mountain climbers.

D. False Exercise tolerance is reduced by the decreased ability to deliver O2 to the blood.

E. True Due to an increased erythropoietin level.