This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: None, Subject name: Medicine
Ascent to high altitude may cause all of the following except: March 2012 
Select and explain. 
A. Cerebral edema, B. Pulmonary edema, C. Cerebral palsy, D. Venous thrombosis
C: Cerebral palsy
Answer: C: Cerebral palsy 
Explanation: Ans: C i.e. Cerebral palsyComplications of ascent to high altitudeHACE/ high altitude cerebral edema is rare, life threatening and usually preceded by AMS/ acute mountain sicknessHAPE/ high altitude pulmonary edema is a life threatening condition which usually occurs in the first 4 days after scent above 2500 m.Venous thrombosis has been repoed at altitudes over 6000 m.