What happens to your body on mount everest ๐ฎ
What Happens at the Summit of Mount Everest?
The Effects of High Altitude on the Human Body
- Climbing to 8,849 meters above sea level on Mount Everest results in a significant decrease in oxygen availability, with only one-third of the oxygen needed by the body.
- At such high altitudes, physiological changes occur: brain function slows down, vision becomes blurred, and breathing feels increasingly difficult.
- Without supplemental oxygen tanks, individuals can lose consciousness within minutes due to hypoxia (lack of sufficient oxygen).
- Other physical effects include thickening of blood, bluish skin coloration (cyanosis), and risk of frostbite due to extreme cold conditions.