APPLIED RADIOLOGICAL ANATOMY

ANATOMY

CHEST AND CARDIOVASCULAR

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
What color will blood exhibit if it has a high oxygen content?
A
Blue
B
No color
C
Bright red
D
Purple
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Oxygenated (arterial) blood is bright red, while dexoygenated (venous) blood is dark reddish-purple.

Detailed explanation-2: -Oxygen-rich blood is bright red as it leaves the heart. When it returns in veins with less oxygen, it’s still red, but it’s a deeper, darker red, so veins look blue.

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