The medical condition known as "anoxia", experienced by climbers at high altitudes due to difficulty in thinking and weakness, is a direct physiological consequence of which physical chemistry princip

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The medical condition known as "anoxia", experienced by climbers at high altitudes due to difficulty in thinking and weakness, is a direct physiological consequence of which physical chemistry principle?

Prashant Kotian · Accepted Answer

Correct answer: C. At high altitudes, the partial pressure of is much lower. According to Henry's law (), a lower external partial pressure leads to a lower concentration of dissolved oxygen in the blood, causing anoxia.

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