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The simple answer is the partial pressure of nitrogen being breathed. The deeper a diver goes, the greater the partial pressure of nitrogen in the air being breathed due to the increased pressure from being deeper. There is also a debate as to whether oxygen contributes to narcosis. But for a more indepth answer ... I don't think anyone really knows why it happens and last I knew there were different theories out there. Perhaps some medical people can jump in here some.
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What is meant by the sick term divers diseases?
Scuba diver's diseases include decompression sickness, pulmonary embolus or emboli, oxygen toxicity, nitrogen narcosis, and other afflictions associated with scuba diving, working under different pressures, at sea, or underwater.
Scuba tanks have wh at noble gas in them?
Scuba tanks are typically filled with compressed air, which is a mixture of oxygen and nitrogen. However, some scuba tanks may also contain a noble gas such as helium as part of a special gas mix called trimix, which is used for deep dives to reduce the risk of nitrogen narcosis.
What is the collective noun of scuba divers?
The collective noun is a bubble of scuba divers.
What water sport is the most dangerous Out of swimming water skiing surfing scuba diving snorkeling kayaking or canoeing?
I would say scuba diving. You can get the bends, or nitrogen narcosis. There is also the factor of running out oxygen during a dive.
Who uses a scuba-suit?
Many people use a SCUBA suit for diving. Sport divers, police divers and some Navy recovery divers.
Who can get bends?
scuba divers
Before a diver dives will he will take a deep breath or hyperventilate?
Free divers do but scuba divers do not need to. Scuba divers take their air with them and would have no need to hyperventilate.
How do scuba divers move?
They swim
Who hires scuba divers?
seebees
Where are most scuba divers located?
In the Water....
What other animals have flippers?
Other animals that have flippers include dolphins, whales, seals, sea lions, and sea turtles. Flippers are specialized limbs that help these animals navigate through water efficiently.
What do scuba divers use to breathe?
Scuba - self contained underwater breathing apparatus
