Which risk increases during altitude exposure when hemoglobin saturation decreases?

💡 Explanation

Reduced hemoglobin saturation triggers anaerobic metabolism in tissues, leading to increased lactic acid production because cells lack oxygen; therefore, metabolic acidosis occurs rather than increased erythropoietin release. Other options aren't causes of hypoxia at altitude.

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