Integumentary System

Skin Structure

How does blood oxygen level affect skin color?

When the blood is well oxygenated, the red blood pigment gives the skin of light-colored individuals a pinkish appearance. When the blood is not well oxygenated, the blood pigment is a darker red, which gives the skin a bluish appearance.

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