Which vessels carry oxygen-rich blood?
Understand the Problem
The question is asking about the types of blood vessels responsible for transporting oxygen-rich blood in the body. This involves understanding the circulatory system, specifically the roles of arteries and veins, and identifying which of these carry oxygenated blood.
Answer
Pulmonary veins and the aorta
The pulmonary veins and arteries, including the aorta, carry oxygen-rich blood.
Answer for screen readers
The pulmonary veins and arteries, including the aorta, carry oxygen-rich blood.
More Information
The pulmonary veins return oxygenated blood from the lungs to the heart while the aorta distributes it from the heart to the body.
Tips
A common mistake is confusing the pulmonary arteries (which carry oxygen-poor blood) with pulmonary veins (which carry oxygen-rich blood).
Sources
- Blood Vessels: Types, Anatomy, Function & Conditions - my.clevelandclinic.org
- How the Heart Works: How Blood Flows, Parts of the Heart, and More - webmd.com
- In brief: How does the blood circulatory system work? - NCBI - ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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