Which form of hypoxia is typically experienced at high altitudes?

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Hypoxia caused by reduced oxygen-carrying capacity of bloodHypoxia due to insufficient oxygen availability in the airHypoxia resulting from impaired blood flowHypoxia caused by cellular inability to utilize oxygen

Explanation

At high altitudes, the primary cause of hypoxia is the decreased oxygen pressure in the environment, leading to hypoxic hypoxia. This differs from anemic hypoxia (reduced oxygen transport by blood), stagnant hypoxia (poor blood circulation), and histotoxic hypoxia (cells unable to use oxygen effectively).