In purpura, the purple-blue patch is caused by thrombocytopenic change of haemoglobin to
A
Blue
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Yellow
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C
White
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D
Red-black.
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Solution
The correct option is D Red-black. In thrombocytopenic purpura, blood clots form in small blood vessels throughout the body.The clots can limit or block the flow of oxygen-rich blood to that part. Due to lack of oxygen, blood iron are deoxygenated and becomes darker red or black-red.