As a scuba diver descends into the water, the pressure upon their body increases

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As a scuba diver descends into the water, the pressure upon their body increases. surrounding water. The air in the tank is made up of oxygen and nitrogen, so the pressure of both gases no increase as the diver descends. Nitrogen gas is readily absorbed into fatty tissue, including the brain and other nervous system tissues. Divers may experience the effects of increased nitrogen pressure as a condition referred to as "Nitrogen Narcosis". What are the symptoms of Nitrogen Narcosis? (include the reference you used) ly, they are supplied with an air tank and regulator that keeps the In order to breathe pressure equal to that of the

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Symptoms of Nitrogen narcosis:

1. Release of anxiety, feeling of euphoria

2. Vertigo

3. Slowing of reaction time

4.loss of decesion making ability or focus

5. Giddiness

6. Paranoia

7. Reduces perception of cold discomfort

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