I would expect the condition to be a greater hazard for divers as they return to the surface. This is because, at greater depths, gases (such as nitrogen) become more soluble in the body's tissues due to the higher pressure; as divers ascend, the pressure decreases, leading to reduced solubility and potential for bubble formation, resulting in decompression sickness (the bends) if the ascent is not controlled.
In one or two sentences, state whether you would expect the condition to be a greater hazard for divers as they dive down or as they
return to the surface. Then, explain your prediction in terms of the solubility of gases in liquids at different pressures.
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