What Is the Term for the Drop in PaO₂ That

question 27

Multiple Choice

What is the term for the drop in PaO₂ that occurs when a breath hold diver ascends from a deep dive?

• A) hypoxia of ascent
• B) the bends
• C) diving response
• D) decompression sickness

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