Essentials of Human Anatomy and Physiology, Books a la Carte Edition (11th Edition)
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Chapter 13, Problem 25CAQ
Summary Introduction
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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