Питання 13 з 40 · Тема: Acute radiation syndrome, Barotrauma, Electrical injury, Disorders of thermoregulation · Pathological physiology

When ascending into the mountains, a group of tourists developed signs of mountain sickness. What factor plays the main role in the development of this pathology?

1. A Decreased partial pressure of oxygen in the air
2. B The rate of altitude gain
3. C Extreme physical exertion
4. D The difference in day and night temperatures
5. E Solar radiation

Правильна відповідь: A. Decreased partial pressure of oxygen in the air