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by Jane on September 5th, 2008

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Were you ever taught that your blood is blue and when it meets the air it turns red? Why I were told this myth?

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  • by bill on September 5th, 2008

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    Blood is *never* blue. Blood is described as dark red (venous) or bright red (arterial). Our veins look blue because we are looking at them *through* our skin. The blood inside them is dark red and it doesn't reflect light very well.

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    • I read the same thing on google. by Dr D

      Jane

      by Jane on September 5th, 2008

    • That is correct.

      bill

      by bill on September 5th, 2008

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