____ is a life-threatening condition caused by increased intracranial pressure (ICP) due to reduced pO2 at altitude and the resulting leakage of fluid that compresses brain tissue.
A. Acute mountain sickness
B. High altitude pulmonary edema
C. High altitude cerebral edema
D. Acute mountain cerebral sickness
Answer: C
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