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Hypoxic hypoxia in aviation is most commonly caused by:

Q: Hypoxic hypoxia in aviation is most commonly caused by:

reduced partial pressure of oxygen at altitude. Hypoxic hypoxia occurs when the partial pressure of oxygen in inspired air decreases with altitude, reducing oxygen uptake.

carbon monoxide poisoning

anaemia

reduced partial pressure of oxygen at altitude

alcohol consumption

reduced partial pressure of oxygen at altitude✓ Correct Answer

Explanation

Hypoxic hypoxia occurs when the partial pressure of oxygen in inspired air decreases with altitude, reducing oxygen uptake.

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