The Color of Skin That is Supplied by Oxygen-Poor Blood

Question

The color of skin that is supplied by oxygen-poor blood is described as
A) flushed.
B) jaundiced.
C) cyanotic.
D) pink.

Accepted Answer

Cyanotic skin appears blue-ish or gray-ish due to the lack of oxygen in the blood. Flushed skin appears red due to increased blood flow. Jaundiced skin appears yellow due to the buildup of bilirubin. Pink skin indicates a healthy supply of oxygenated blood. Therefore, the only option that matches the description is cyanotic.