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Is it true that blood is blue when it is not exposed?
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No. Blood is bright red when it contains oxygen and dark red when there isn't a lot of oxygen. The blue you see in veins is the vein itself.
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∙ 13y ago
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∙ 13y agono, only blood that is exposed to oxygen is red, unoxygenated blood is blue.
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Why is it when you get blood work your blood is red?
Oxygen has hit the bood. Although the true color of blood is blue, when blood is exposed to oxygen it turns red.
Is our blood blue when in the body?
Our blood is not blue when in the body. Many people think that because they assume that we don't have oxygen,and when exposed to oxygen it turns red. This isn't true because we do have oxygen in our body. Without it inside we will be dead.
Why a blood have 2 colors?
blood is originally blue but when its exposed to oxygen it turns red
What color are the viens?
Blue. Your blood is always blue until it is exposed to oxygen, when it reacts and turns red. Since veins aren't exposed to air/oxygen, they remain blue :)
What colour would describe blood within most veins?
Blue. Blood is only red when it is exposed to oxygen
What does blood do when exposed to air?
When blood is exposed to air, it begins to clot in order to stop bleeding. This process involves platelets and proteins forming a clot to plug the wound and prevent further blood loss.
Lobster blood is colorless but when it's exposed to oxygen it picks up what color?
Blue
Law enforcement officers are exposed to a range of assaultive and disruptive behavior through which they may potentially become exposed to blood or other body fluids containing blood?
true
Who is identity is exposed that shocks eveyone in revelations in blue bloods?
Bliss is revealed to be a silver blood.
What starts off blue when touched by air turns red?
Blood in the body is blue, when exposed to air it turns red.AnswerBlood may be thought of as a possible answer; however, blood is not actually blue. See related answer below.
Is it true that all of the blood in your body is blue?
No. But the 'used' blood on its way back to the lungs is dull red, and looks blue through the veins.
What is the influence of color on blood pressure?
If someone is exposed to bright/vibrant colors, such as red or yellow, their blood pressure might go up. But if someone is exposed to cool/sad colors, such as blue or green, their blood pressure might go down.
