Asked by Jazmen Lucas on Jul 18, 2024
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Four of the five answers listed below are characteristics of most veins. Select the exception.
A) blood volume reservoir
B) contain valves
C) low resistance-transport tubes
D) oxygen-rich blood
E) low blood pressure
Oxygen-Rich Blood
Blood that is high in oxygen concentration, typically found in the arterial system after oxygenation in the lungs.
- Identify the role and structure of veins in the circulatory system.
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Farah BasyonyJul 20, 2024
Final Answer :
D
Explanation :
Most veins carry oxygen-poor blood from the body back to the heart, except for the pulmonary veins which carry oxygen-rich blood from the lungs to the heart.
Learning Objectives
- Identify the role and structure of veins in the circulatory system.