Decompression Sickness Is Caused By

question 22

Multiple Choice

Decompression sickness is caused by:

• A) dissolved gases coming out of solution and forming gas bubbles.
• B) the concentration of hemoglobin dropping markedly.
• C) chloride ions precipitating from solution.
• D) the pH of the blood rising too rapidly.
• E) carbonic anhydrase being inhibited.

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