Some highly trained athletes experience a larger-than-expected decrease in VO2 max when tested at altitude. This may be due to

A. a large desaturation of hemoglobin.
B. a greater decrease in maximal stroke volume.
C. a greater decrease in maximal heart rate.
D. poor mitochondrial function.


Answer: A

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