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Helium is used to replace nitrogen in gas breathed by divers because it

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 Helium is used to replace nitrogen in gas breathed by divers because it.


  1. Is more soluble in body fluids.
  2. Diffuses through the tissues more rapidly.
  3. Causes less depression of cerebral function.
  4. Diminishes the work of breathing relative to nitrogen.
  5. Combines less readily with haemoglobin.

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A. False Being less soluble, less goes into solution during compression so there is less bubble formation during decompression.

B. True This also reduces the time needed for decompression.

C. True It is less narcotic than nitrogen.

D. True It is less viscous than nitrogen.

E. False Neither combine with haemoglobin.

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