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what precautions are taken by climbers to prevent themselves from entering the state of anoxia?

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At high altitudes the partial pressure of oxygen is less than that at the ground level. This leads to the low concentrations of oxygen in the blood and tissues of climbers. Anoxia can be avoided by utilizing supplemental oxygen when in high altitudes.


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