In a diving emergency, ___________ occurs when bubbles of gas, especially nitrogen, obstruct the blood vessels.
a. compression sickness
b. decompression sickness
c. pulmonary sickness
d. nitrogen toxicity
Answer: b. decompression sickness
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What will be an ideal response?
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