Which arteries carry oxygenated blood?
Understand the Problem
The question is asking which arteries are responsible for carrying oxygenated blood in the human body, indicating a focus on the circulatory system.
Answer
Aorta and systemic arteries
The aorta and systemic arteries carry oxygenated blood from the heart to the rest of the body.
Answer for screen readers
The aorta and systemic arteries carry oxygenated blood from the heart to the rest of the body.
More Information
Arteries typically carry oxygenated blood, with the significant exception of the pulmonary artery, which carries deoxygenated blood from the heart to the lungs.
Tips
A common mistake is forgetting that the pulmonary artery carries deoxygenated blood and the pulmonary veins carry oxygenated blood, which is the opposite of other arteries and veins.
Sources
- Pulmonary Arteries: What They Are & What They Do - Cleveland Clinic - my.clevelandclinic.org
- What's the Difference Between Veins and Arteries? - Britannica - britannica.com
- What's the Difference Between Arteries, Veins, and Capillaries? - webmd.com
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