People from the high-altitude highlands of South America develop larger lung capacity in order to process more oxygen; however, if these individuals move to a lower altitude, the size does not reverse because:

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This is a permanent developmental adaptation that occurs during the growth period in response to high-altitude conditions, and it does not reverse when the individual moves to a lower altitude.

People from the High-Altitude Highlands of South America Develop Larger