Which component of air is the primary problem in a condition known as "the bends"? A)O₂ B)CO₂ C)He D)N₂ E)CO

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"The bends," also known as decompression sickness, primarily occurs due to nitrogen (N) bubbles forming in the bloodstream and tissues when a diver ascends too quickly to the surface. Nitrogen, being the most abundant gas in air, is the primary problem in this condition.

Which Component of Air Is the Primary Problem in a Condition