Which Statement Best Describes the Cause of Decompression Sickness

question 138

Multiple Choice

Which statement best describes the cause of decompression sickness?

• A)Carbon dioxide bubbles come out of solution too quickly and burst blood vessels, especially in the brain.
• B)Oxygen molecules are so tightly compressed due to pressure exerted by the water column that they cannot deliver oxygen to the tissues.
• C)The oxygen molecule expands upon ascent and bursts, therefore causing a lack of oxygen to the tissues.
• D)Carbon dioxide is driven into the cardiovascular system and causes acidosis.
• E)Nitrogen gas bubbles form in the blood, joints, and nervous system as pressure decreases from too fast an ascent.

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