Body compensates for low oxygen availability at high altitudes by:
$I.$ Increasing $RBC$ production
$II.$ Decreasing the binding affinity of haemoglobin
$III.$ Increasing the binding affinity of haemoglobin
$IV.$ Increasing the breathing rate
$V.$ Decreasing the breathing rate
Choose the correct option for the given statement.

  • A
    $I, II$ and $III$
  • B
    $II, III$ and $IV$
  • C
    $I, III$ and $IV$
  • D
    $I, II$ and $IV$

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