Peripheral cyanosis and clubbing of the nails are symptoms of:
A) normal aging.
B) increased cholesterol.
C) hypertension.
D) chronic hypoxia.
Ans: D
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Hypoxia of the tissues changes normal, pink-color skin to a grayish or bluish color.
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