The correct answer is D) Bright red blood flowing from the wound in spurts. Arterial bleeding is characterized by bright red blood flowing from the wound in spurts or a pulsating pattern. This is due to the high pressure and oxygenated nature of the blood in the arterial system. The pulsing flow is caused by the pumping action of the heart, which forces the blood out through the cut artery. The other options are incorrect because they do not accurately describe the characteristics of arterial bleeding. A) and B) describe a steady flow, which is more indicative of venous bleeding. C) describes dark red blood, which is characteristic of venous or capillary bleeding, not arterial.