Human Performancemedium#964
Decompression sickness (DCS) is caused by:
A
low temperature
B
carbon monoxide
C
high oxygen levels
D
nitrogen coming out of solution in body fluids due to rapidly reduced pressure
CorrectExplanation
DCS occurs when dissolved nitrogen forms bubbles in blood and tissues due to a rapid decrease in ambient pressure.
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