Essentials of Human Anatomy & Physiology
Essentials of Human Anatomy & Physiology
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ISBN: 9780133481662
Author: Elaine N. Marieb
Publisher: PEARSON
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Chapter 13, Problem 25CAQ
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Case summary:

In the given case, two patients were admitted in the hospital who were experiencing breathing difficulties. Both had abnormal skin color, one with cherry red color and the other with blu coloration.

Characters in the case:

Two patients with breathing problem.

Adequate information:

Both the patients depicted skin coloration, one with blue color and another with red coloration.

To determine:

The reason for the skin coloration of the patients which was caused due to some breathing problem.

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