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Compensating mechanisms involved at high altitude is

A
Hyperventilation
B
Hypoventilation
C
Respiratory depression
D
Respiratory acidosis
High-Yield Explanation
The most important compensatory mechanism that occurs at high altitude is hyperventilation. This may lead to respiratory alkalosis which is not a compensatory effect but may cause an opposing effect at the respiratory centre, to hypoxic stimulation.

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