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Blood changes color at the lungs because it unloads carbon dioxide and absorbs oxygen. Red blood cells that are carrying oxygen are a brighter red color than red blood cells that are depleted of oxygen.

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Before blood gets to the lungs what color is it?

Blood is always red.


Why are the lungs pinkish red?

Lungs are pink in color because they are full of oxygen rich blood. Oxygen poor blood, on the other hand, has blue color to it.


What is the color of the blood coming from the lungs?

It is bright red.


What happen to the lungs when smoking?

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What color is blood outside your body?

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What is color is the blood in artery?

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Why is AA red blood cell red?

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What color is the blood in the pulmonary artery?

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Do capillaries exchange fresh blood for old?

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Does the blood vessel which carry blood from the heart to the lungs contain a lot oxygen?

Well, the lungs are where the oxygen is added to the blood. So, the short answer is 'no.' There may be some oxygen left, but the blood would probably be a deep blueish color. When the oxygen is added the blood turns red.