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When a diver swims from deep below the water's surface, up toward the surface, what happens to the pressure on their body and thus also in their blood?

The pressure stays the same
The pressure decreases
The pressure increases

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Answer:

Pressure Increases With Depth The weight of the water above a diver exerts pressure on their body. The deeper a diver descends, the more water they have above them, and the more pressure it exerts on their body.

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