What is hypothermia?

Dangerously low body temperature.

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  1. A buildup of nitrogen
  2. Dangerously low body temperature ✔
  3. Too much oxygen in the blood

Why: Hypothermia is a cold-related illness divers must recognize and treat with first aid.

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References

Answer: Dangerously low body temperature. Hypothermia is a cold-related illness divers must recognize and treat with first aid.

  1. Scouting America: Scuba Diving www.scouting.org/merit-badges/scuba-diving
    including hypothermia, hyperventilation, squeezes, decompression illness
    Checked 2026-11-07.

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