Why Must a SCUBA Diver Ascend Slowly from a Dive

question 32

Multiple Choice

Why must a SCUBA diver ascend slowly from a dive?

• A) to conserve air
• B) to avoid the formation of nitrogen bubbles in the bloodstream
• C) to avoid breathlessness
• D) to allow time to change air tanks
• E) There is no reason to ascend slowly from a dive.

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Definitions:

Plasma Membrane

A semipermeable lipid bilayer that surrounds the cytoplasm of cells, controlling the movement of substances in and out of the cell.

Membrane Potential

A difference in electric charge between the two sides of a membrane.

Membranes

Thin layers of tissue that cover surfaces, lines cavities, and separates or connects spaces or organs in a living organism.

Compartments

Distinct sections within spaces or structures, typically used to separate or organize different functions or components.