Which two of the following changes $(i-iv)$ usually tend to occur in plain dwellers when they move to high altitudes ($3,500 \ m$ or more)?
$(i)$ Increase in red blood cell size
$(ii)$ Increase in red blood cell production
$(iii)$ Increased breathing rate
$(iv)$ Increase in thrombocyte count
Changes occurring are

  • A
    $(ii)$ and $(iii)$
  • B
    $(iii)$ and $(iv)$
  • C
    $(i)$ and $(iv)$
  • D
    $(i)$ and $(ii)$

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