By what mechanism does the body compensate for low oxygen availability in altitude sickness?

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AIncreasing the binding affinity of hemoglobin

BDecreasing breathing rate

CDecreasing the binding affinity of hemoglobin

DIncreasing red blood cell formation

Answer:

The body compensates for low oxygen availability in altitude sickness by increasing red blood cell formation that will increase the uptake of oxygen.
A person experiences altitude sickness >3500 m or >8,000 feet.

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