Which type of blood is characterized by oozing from the skin?

The correct answer is characterized by oozing from the skin because capillary blood is the blood that flows through the tiny capillaries, which are the smallest blood vessels in the body. When the skin is damaged or cut, capillaries can rupture, resulting in a steady oozing of blood from the surface. This type of blood flow is typically a result of minor injuries, such as scrapes or cuts, where capillaries are the primary vessels affected.

In contrast, venous blood, which comes from veins, is typically darker and flows more steadily in a larger volume than capillary blood, and while it can ooze in specific cases, it is not as characteristic of oozing from superficial injuries. Arterial blood, coming from arteries, is oxygen-rich and flows rapidly under high pressure, leading to spurting if an artery is severed. Thick blood refers to blood with a higher viscosity, which is not a commonly used term in this context and does not provide a direct description of blood flow characteristics. Thus, capillary blood is distinctly noted for its characteristic of oozing from the skin when minor injuries occur.