One of the Symptoms of the Bends Is Joint Pain

question 86

Multiple Choice

One of the symptoms of the bends is joint pain.Why does joint pain occur with the bends?

• A) Nitrogen bubbles expand in the joints as pressure decreases.
• B) The bends causes muscle spasms, which leads to joint pain.
• C) The bends causes a loss of cartilage in joints.
• D) Lactic acid is released as a stress response.
• E) The reason for joint pain is unknown.

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