What type of bleeding appears brick red and oozes?

The correct answer is capillary bleeding, which is characterized by blood that appears brick red and tends to ooze from the site of injury. This type of bleeding occurs when small blood vessels, specifically capillaries, are damaged. Capillary blood is usually oxygen-rich, giving it a brighter, red hue, but can also appear darker, especially in the context of a wound.

Capillary bleeding is commonly seen in minor injuries, such as abrasions or small cuts, where blood seeps from the wound rather than gushing. The ooze of the blood is related to the low pressure within capillaries compared to veins or arteries. When treating capillary bleeding, applying gentle pressure can help control the bleeding effectively.

In contrast, venous bleeding typically involves a darker red color due to deoxygenated blood, and it flows steadily or in a steady stream, coupled with lower pressure than arterial bleeding. Arterial bleeding is characterized by bright red blood that spurts rhythmically with the heartbeat, indicating a higher pressure in the arteries. Traumatic bleeding is a more general term that can encompass various types of bleeding resulting from injury and does not specifically describe the manner in which blood emerges from an injury.