What Determines Whether Blood Is Bright Red or a Dull

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Essay

What determines whether blood is bright red or a dull, dark red?

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Definitions:

Muscularis

The layer of muscle found in various parts of the gastrointestinal tract, involved in peristalsis and the control of food movement.

Quadrate Lobes

Generally refers to a lobe of the liver, but "quadrate lobes" as plural is not a standard anatomical term, thus could be considered incorrect without further context.

Simple Columnar Epithelium

A single layer of tall, closely packed cells, lining organs such as the intestines and involved in absorption and secretion.

Microvilli

Microvilli are microscopic cellular membrane protrusions that increase the surface area for absorption or secretion, common in cells of the intestines and kidneys.