Asked by Samer Khatib on May 09, 2024
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All arteries contain oxygenated blood and all veins contain nonoxygenated blood.
Arteries
Blood vessels that carry oxygen-rich blood away from the heart to all parts of the body.
Oxygenated Blood
Blood that has been enriched with oxygen in the lungs and is transported via arteries from the heart to supply the tissues of the body.
- Describe the variations among blood vessels and their specific functions.
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Manon CHERUBINIMay 11, 2024
Final Answer :
False
Explanation :
This statement is false. Pulmonary arteries carry deoxygenated blood from the heart to the lungs, where it is oxygenated. Similarly, pulmonary veins carry oxygenated blood from the lungs to the heart. The rest of the arteries in the systemic circulation carry oxygenated blood, and the veins carry deoxygenated blood back to the heart.
Learning Objectives
- Describe the variations among blood vessels and their specific functions.
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