In decompression sickness (the "bends"), bubbles of _____ form emboli.

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If water pressure is reduced too rapidly, the gases dissolved in blood bubble out of solution, forming emboli. Oxygen is quickly redissolved, but nitrogen bubbles may persist and obstruct blood vessels. Ischemia resulting from gas emboli causes cellular hypoxia, particularly in the muscles, joints, and tendons, which are especially susceptible to changes in oxygen supply.

In Decompression Sickness (The "Bends"), Bubbles of _____ Form Emboli