What is the pathophysiology of decompression sickness?
A) Diffusion of nitrogen out of the tissues during too slow of an ascent
B) An imbalance of nitrogen in the tissues and alveoli due to rapid ascent
C) Increasing quantities of nitrogen and oxygen in the blood during descent
D) Excess carbon dioxide accumulation in the muscles due to a rapid ascent
Answer: B) An imbalance of nitrogen in the tissues and alveoli due to rapid ascent
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