Question

Why is the blood that flows from the heart bright red rather than dark red?

Answer 1

The bright red blood leaving your heart is that color because it has more oxygen. The blood loses some oxygen and turns darker red before it returns to your heart.

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Answer 2

The oxygen-rich blood is then pumped out to your body through your arteries. It's bright red at this point. ... Your lips have a lot of these capillaries, which is why they're red. Your blood, now exhausted of its oxygen, is dark red as it now returns to your heart through your veins.

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