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jlmhmf

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Decompression sickness can cause:
 
  a. swelling of the vocal cords.
  b. severe muscle and joint pain.
  c. swelling of the tongue.
  d. swelling of the cricoid cartilage.

Question 2

Decompression sickness (DSC) or the bends is a(n):
 
  a. excessive O2 level in the body.
  b. buildup of nitrous acid in the body.
  c. high level of carbon dioxide in the body.
  d. buildup of nitrogen bubbles in the body.



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Answer to Question 1

Answer: b

Answer to Question 2

Answer: d



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