Question

Which of the following problems may the frequent deep sea diver organisms like whales face?

• A. compression of tissues surrounding air filled cavities
• B. High blood nitrogen levels
• C. Lack of oxygen
• D. All of these

Answer 1

The correct option is D

All of these

Diving to depths can result in mechanical distortion & tissue compression, especially in gas filled spaces of body. Absorption of $N_2$ into blood at such high pressures can cause high blood nitrogen levels which can exert a narcotic effect.