Question

Clinically, cyanosis is very important because it indicates which underlying physiological problem?

Multiple choice question.

Vitamin deficiency


Oxygen deficiency


Nerve damage


Carbon dioxide deficiency

Answer 1

Clinically, cyanosis is very important because it indicates:

**Oxygen deficiency**

Cyanosis is a bluish discoloration of the skin and mucous membranes that occurs when there is inadequate oxygenation of the blood.