Which blood vessels carry oxygen rich blood?
Understand the Problem
The question is asking about the specific blood vessels in the human body that are responsible for transporting oxygen-rich blood. We will identify that arteries are the primary vessels that carry oxygenated blood away from the heart.
Answer
pulmonary veins and systemic arteries
The final answer is pulmonary veins and systemic arteries
Answer for screen readers
The final answer is pulmonary veins and systemic arteries
More Information
Pulmonary veins carry oxygen-rich blood from the lungs to the heart, while systemic arteries (including the aorta) carry it from the heart to the rest of the body.
Tips
A common mistake is assuming all veins carry deoxygenated blood and all arteries carry oxygenated blood. The pulmonary veins and pulmonary arteries are exceptions.
Sources
- Blood Vessels: Types, Anatomy, Function & Conditions - my.clevelandclinic.org
- About the Heart and Blood Vessels - Health Encyclopedia - urmc.rochester.edu
- Conditions & Treatments | Heart, Pulmonary & Vascular Services - uchealth.com
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