The partial pressures (in mm Hg) of oxygen (O₂) and carbon dioxide (CO₂) at alveoli (the site of diffusion) are :

Assertion (A) : A person goes to high altitude and experiences 'altitude sickness' with symptoms like breathing difficulty and heart palpitations.

Reason (R) : Due to low atmospheric pressure at high altitude, the body does not get sufficient oxygen.

In the light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below

Select the correct events that occur during inspiration.
(i) Contraction of diaphragm
(ii) Contraction of external inter-costal muscles
(iii) Pulmonary volume decreases
(iv) Intra pulmonary pressure increases

Identify the wrong statement with reference to transport of oxygen.