During acclimatization to altitude, lowlanders develop which of the following? Metabolic acidosis Metabolic alkalosis No acid-base abnormality Respiratory acidosis Respiratory alkalosis

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During acclimatization to altitude, lowlanders develop which of the following?

  1. Metabolic acidosis

  2. Metabolic alkalosis

  3. No acid-base abnormality

  4. Respiratory acidosis

  5. Respiratory alkalosis

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