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If you draw back in an artery is it easily to know it was an artery instead of a vein? can the effects from doing so be settle to barely any?
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Bright vs dark: Arterial blood is bright red due to oxygen. Venous blood is dull dark red due to lack of oxygen. Could do an internet search for images showing the difference.
Answered 10/18/2015
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Yes: oxygenated blood from artery is brighter red and is under a higher pressure than in a vein.
Answered 10/18/2015
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