What physiological factor is responsible for causing HAPE?

A. High pulmonary capillary hydrostatic pressure
B. Vasodilation of pulmonary arterioles
C. High colloid osmotic pressure in the pulmonary capillary
D. None of the listed options causes HAPE.


Answer: A. High pulmonary capillary hydrostatic pressure

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