Which factor shifts the respiratory drive to depend more on hypoxia rather than hypercapnia?
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Correct answer: High altitude acclimatization
In chronic high altitude exposure, sensitivity to CO2 decreases. Ventilation becomes more dependent on hypoxic drive.
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