Which of the following two changes occur in humans when they move to high altitudes (above $3,500 \ m$)?
$(1)$ Increase in red blood cell size
$(2)$ Increase in red blood cell production
$(3)$ Increase in breathing rate
$(4)$ Increase in thrombocyte count

  • A
    $(1)$ and $(2)$
  • B
    $(2)$ and $(3)$
  • C
    $(3)$ and $(4)$
  • D
    $(1)$ and $(4)$

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