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Mountain sickness at high altitude is due to

A

Excess `CO_(2)` in blood

B

Decreased `CO_(2)` in air

C

Decreased partial pressure of oxygen

D

Decreased efficiency of haemoglobin

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The correct Answer is:
C
Decreased partial pressure of oxygen
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