A Bruise Appears as a Greenish Spot in the Skin

question 106

Multiple Choice

A bruise appears as a greenish spot in the skin because

• A)hemoglobin has leaked from the blood into the injury and hemoglobin has a green color.
• B)the heme group in the hemoglobin has broken down into biliverdin.
• C)bilirubin from hemoglobin recycling has built-up in the bruise.
• D)red blood cells are green when they leave circulation.
• E)dead white blood cells accumulate at the site of injury.

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