A subject performing a closed-circuit hypoxic response test abruptly stops the test and complains of dizziness.This is most likely because of: A) Inadequate scrubbing of CO₂ B) Failure to maintain eucapnia C) Incomplete gas mixing in the circuit D) Excessive resistance in the circuit

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Inadequate scrubbing of CO₂ can lead to an increase in PaCO₂, which can cause dizziness.

A Subject Performing a Closed-Circuit Hypoxic Response Test Abruptly Stops