PATHOLOGY MCQ
SKIN
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Question
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When the blood is poorly oxygenated, the epidermis of light-skinned people appears blue or gray. In dark-skinned people, it is apparent in their nail beds.
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Bruising
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Carotene
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Hemoglobin
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Erythema
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Cyanosis
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -People whose blood is low in oxygen tend to have a bluish color to their skin. This condition is called cyanosis. Depending on the cause, cyanosis may develop suddenly, along with shortness of breath and other symptoms.
Detailed explanation-2: -Cyanosis is a bluish discoloration of the skin and mucous membranes resulting from increased concentrations of deoxygenated hemoglobin in the circulation.
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