Exercise-induced hypoxemia that often occurs in elite endurance athletes during heavy exercise is likely due to

A. asthma.
B. chronic obstructive lung disease.
C. impaired alveolar ventilation resulting in hypoventilation.
D. a diffusion limitation secondary to a rapid red blood cell transit time.


Answer: C

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