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Mountain sickness at high altitude is du...

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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