Which of the following is the proposed physiological effect of HBOT?
A) Increased release of nitrous oxide from red blood cells
B) Release of histamine and bradykinins into the circulatory system
C) Softening of tropocollagen bonds in connective tissues
D) Increased amount of physically dissolved oxygen in plasma

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The proposed physiological effect of HBOT is the increased amount of physically dissolved oxygen in plasma. During HBOT, the pressure is increased, causing more oxygen to be dissolved in the plasma, which can then be delivered to tissues that may be oxygen deprived. This is the main mechanism by which HBOT can improve wound healing and other conditions.

Which of the Following Is the Proposed Physiological Effect of HBOT