Mountain sickness is caused by:

  • A
    $O_2$ levels decrease progressively with the rise in altitude,so the fall in blood $O_2$ produces this symptom.
  • B
    Stimulation of the nervous system at higher altitudes.
  • C
    Muscular fatigue.
  • D
    All of the above.

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