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Visiting high mountains may cause altitude sickness in men living in plan areas. Prime of this is

A

excess of `CO_(2)` in blood

B

decreased efficiency of haemoglobin

C

decreased partial pressure of oxygen

D

decreased efficiency of red blood cells.

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