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In people with lighter skin, respiratory failure can lead to a change in the color of the skin. which pigmentation factor is affecting this change?

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Answer;

Hemoglobin

Explanation;

In people with lighter skin, respiratory failure can lead to a change in the color of the skin. the pigmentation factor that is affecting this change is hemoglobin.

-As the blood becomes hypoxic, hemoglobin is carrying less oxygen. This deoxygenated state leads to the condition known as cyanosis, which is a bluish cast to the skin and mucous membranes. Peripheral cyanosis is when there is a bluish discoloration to your hands or feet.

Cyanosis is usually caused by low oxygen levels in the red blood cells or problems getting oxygenated blood to your body.

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It seems that you have missed the necessary options for me to choose from so I had to look for it. Anyway, here is the answer. In people with lighter skin, respiratory failure can lead to a change in the color of the skin and the pigmentation factor that is affecting this change is the HEMOGLOBIN. Hope this answers your question.
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