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Bio-physiological responses to challenging underwater environments: insights from cave divers

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By Simona Mrakic-Sposta, Andrea Brizzolari, Alessandra Vezzoli, Costantino Balestra, Alessandra Barassi, Alessandro Marroni, Maristella Gussoni, Giovanni Martino, Gerardo Bosco
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Abstract Cave diving is a complex underwater activity associating multiple physiological, environmental stressors including high pressure, physical exertion, hyperoxia, cold and confined environment. We investigated the evolution of the oxidative–inflammatory stress, appetite hormones response, neurotransmitter and hydration status on a cohort of cave divers during repetitive dives (three days). Eleven male scuba-divers were divided into two groups in two Slovenian Caves.
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