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What is the effect of increased oxygen on hematocrit and why?
I understand that in a hypoxic state the body reacts by increasing hematocrit, and in a deyhydrated state the body will obviously have a higher hematocrit... But what about a hyperoxic state?
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- aneurodoc125Lv 71 decade agoFavorite Answer
In hypoxia, erythropoetin production is increased, and increases your red cell count . I do not know if any response would be needed if there were more oxygen than you need.
Too high a level of oxygen can be toxic. Hyperbaric O2 has been known to cause seizures.
- Anonymous1 decade ago
theoretically it should drop as the need for red cell is decreased but this takes some time to happen so in the real work someone wouldn't have a high PO2 for long enough for this to occur
