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devin stone
on Dec 11, 2024
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Which statement correctly describes the function of the pulmonary artery?
A) The pulmonary artery carries blood to be oxygenated in the lungs.
B) The pulmonary artery returns oxygenated blood to the heart.
C) The pulmonary artery carries deoxygenated blood back to the heart.
D) The pulmonary artery brings oxygen and nutrients to the lung tissue.
Pulmonary Artery
The artery carrying blood from the right ventricle of the heart to the lungs for oxygenation.
Oxygenated Blood
Blood that is rich in oxygen and is carried from the lungs to the heart and then distributed to the rest of the body.
- Describe the pathway of blood movement through the heart and the entire circulatory system.
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SK
Learning Objectives
- Describe the pathway of blood movement through the heart and the entire circulatory system.