Which vein carries oxygenated blood back into the heart?
Understand the Problem
The question is asking about the specific vein responsible for transporting oxygenated blood back to the heart, which is a concept in human anatomy and physiology.
Answer
pulmonary veins
The final answer is pulmonary veins.
Answer for screen readers
The final answer is pulmonary veins.
More Information
The pulmonary veins are unique among veins because they carry oxygenated blood back to the heart, specifically to the left atrium, as opposed to carrying deoxygenated blood.
Sources
- How the Heart Works - How Blood Flows through the Heart - nhlbi.nih.gov
- Pulmonary Veins: Anatomy and Function - my.clevelandclinic.org
- About the Heart and Blood Vessels - Health Encyclopedia - urmc.rochester.edu
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