Which of the Following Is the Proposed Physiological Effect of HBOT

question 1

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is the proposed physiological effect of HBOT?

• A) Increased release of nitrous oxide from red blood cells
• B) Release of histamine and bradykinins into the circulatory system
• C) Softening of tropocollagen bonds in connective tissues
• D) Increased amount of physically dissolved oxygen in plasma

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