Jake fell off his bike and injured his knee. His bleeding is dark red and oozing. This usually indicates ________ bleeding.

The type of bleeding described—dark red and oozing—typically indicates capillary bleeding. Capillary blood is usually dark red and tends to ooze from wounds rather than flow in a steady stream. This type of bleeding is generally less severe compared to venous or arterial bleeding and often occurs from smaller vessels, such as capillaries located just below the skin.

The color and oozing nature make it clear that the injury is likely superficial and the body is still able to manage it. In contrast, venous bleeding often has a more steady flow and is darker than arterial bleeding, while arterial bleeding is bright red and spurts due to the high pressure in arteries. External bleeding is a broader category that can include various types of blood loss, but the description specifically points to capillary bleeding.