A person living in a high-altitude environment reaching elevations as high as 10,000 feet will have a hemoglobin value that is:

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Living in a high-altitude environment with reduced oxygen levels stimulates the production of erythropoietin, a hormone that stimulates the production of red blood cells. This results in an increase in hemoglobin values in order to enhance oxygen-carrying capacity of the blood.

A Person Living in a High-Altitude Environment Reaching Elevations as High