At high altitudes, when capillary pressure becomes too high,

A) decreased breathing and heart rates.
B) blood pH increases to pathologic levels.
C) fluid filters out of the blood and collects in the alveoli (pulmonary edema).
D) blood pressure decreases.


C

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