What arteries carry deoxygenated blood?
Understand the Problem
The question is asking about the specific arteries in the human body that transport deoxygenated blood, which is typically associated with the pulmonary circulation.
Answer
pulmonary arteries
The final answer is the pulmonary arteries.
Answer for screen readers
The final answer is the pulmonary arteries.
More Information
The pulmonary arteries are unique because they are the only arteries in the human body that carry deoxygenated blood, transporting it from the right ventricle of the heart to the lungs for oxygenation.
Tips
A common mistake is to assume all arteries carry oxygenated blood. The pulmonary arteries are the exception to this rule.
Sources
- The web page with info on - Better Health Channel - betterhealth.vic.gov.au
- Pulmonary Arteries: What They Are & What They Do - Cleveland Clinic - my.clevelandclinic.org
- Name the arteries that carry deoxygenated blood in humans. - BYJU'S - byjus.com
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