Decompression sickness a.k.a. the bends results from a. the blocking of tiny vessels by bubbles b. the blocking of tiny vessels by bubbles and nitrogen leaving the plasma solution to quickly c. diving into the deep too fast d. nitrogen leaving the plasma solution to quickly

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