Q. Which one of the following terms refers to a medical condition caused by reduced oxygen availability at high altitudes, leading to symptoms such as headache, nausea, and dizziness?

[A] Hypothermia

[B] High-Altitude Pulmonary Edema (HAPE)

[C] Acute Mountain Sickness (AMS)

[D] Altitude Syncope

Answer: C
Notes:

Explanation – Acute Mountain Sickness (AMS) is a medical condition caused by reduced oxygen availability at high altitudes, above 8,000 feet. It leads to symptoms such as headache, nausea, dizziness, and shortness of breath, as the body struggles to acclimatize to the lower oxygen levels.

Source: The Hindu

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