Which of the following circumstances does NOT cause decompression sickness?
A) a deep-sea diver suddenly ascending
B) flying in an airplane shortly after diving
C) hiking in the mountains
D) a miner coming out of a pressurized mine
E) cabin depressurization in an airplane

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Decompression sickness is caused by a rapid decrease in the pressure surrounding the body, which can lead to the formation of gas bubbles in the body's tissues. This condition is commonly associated with deep-sea diving (A), flying after diving (B), and exiting a pressurized environment like a mine (D). Cabin depressurization in an airplane (E) can also lead to similar issues due to rapid altitude change. However, hiking in the mountains (C) does not involve a rapid decrease in pressure surrounding the body in the same way, making it the correct choice for an activity that does not cause decompression sickness.

Which of the Following Circumstances Does NOT Cause Decompression Sickness