Diving Mammals Avoid Decompression Sickness

question 3

Multiple Choice

Diving mammals avoid decompression sickness

• A) through increased solubility of N₂ in blood plasma.
• B) via alveolar collapse.
• C) by binding excess N₂ to hemoglobin.
• D) by sequestering excess N₂ in the spleen.

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