Asked by haleh Vosgha on Jun 27, 2024
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What is the structure that is responsible for returning oxygenated blood to the heart?
A) Pulmonary artery.
B) Pulmonary vein.
C) Superior vena cava.
D) Inferior vena cava.
Pulmonary Vein
A blood vessel that carries oxygenated blood from the lungs to the left atrium of the heart, distinct from other veins, which carry deoxygenated blood.
Oxygenated Blood
Blood that has been oxygenated, typically in the lungs, and is rich in oxygen, being carried away from the lungs to the body's tissues.
Superior Vena Cava
A large vein in the upper chest that carries deoxygenated blood from the body back to the heart.
- Interpret the importance of oxygenated blood return mechanisms in the cardiovascular system.
Verified Answer
AC
arjun conquerorJun 29, 2024
Final Answer :
B
Explanation :
The pulmonary vein carries oxygenated blood to the heart.The pulmonary artery carries deoxygenated blood from the heart to the lungs.Both venae cavae return blood to the right atrium of the heart.
Learning Objectives
- Interpret the importance of oxygenated blood return mechanisms in the cardiovascular system.