At What Point in a Breath Hold Deep Dive Would

question 6

Multiple Choice

At what point in a breath hold deep dive would the CO₂ -O₂ paradox occur?

• A) CO₂ paradox occurs on descent, O₂ paradox occurs on ascent.
• B) O₂ paradox occurs on descent, CO₂ paradox occurs on ascent
• C) both occur during descent
• D) both occur during ascent

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