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Ascent of high mountains may cause altitude sickness in men. Prime cause of this is

A

Excess of `CO_(2)` in blood

B

Decreased efficiency of haemoglobin

C

Decreased partial pressure of oxygen

D

Decreased proportion of oxygen in air

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