The blue color of superficial blood vessels results from
A. a lack of oxygen in the blood.
B. the light-scattering properties of collagen.
C. the superficial location of skin pigments.
D. an increase in arterial blood circulating in the area.
E. a lack of melanin in the area.
B
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