Humans in hypoxia. A conspiracy of maladaptation

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Humans in Hypoxia: A Conspiracy of Maladaptation presents a philosophical overview of how humans handle hypoxia, a condition in which a deficit exists in the amount of oxygen supplied to bodily tissues. The video discusses why hypoxia is an important issue, points out how humans adapt to both short-term and long-term hypoxia, and considers whether or not these adaptations are beneficial. The video also looks at the impact that sustained hypoxia has on exercise performance.

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58 minutes

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Alexander Street

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