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The artery that carries deoxygenated blood

   The artery that carries deoxygenated blood

SAT Biology E/M

SAT Biology E/M

Deborah Goldberg 5th Edition

Chapter 6, Problem 35

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Solved by Expert Joanna Quigley

10/19/2020

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Arteries are blood vessels that carry blood away from the heart. Most arteries carry oxygenated blood, but there is one exception. Show more…

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Arteries

Arteries are blood vessels that carry blood away from the heart. In most cases, arteries transport oxygen-rich blood, but there are exceptions where they carry deoxygenated blood, highlighting the specialized nature of certain circulatory pathways.

Pulmonary Artery

The pulmonary artery is a unique artery in the circulatory system that carries deoxygenated blood from the right ventricle of the heart to the lungs for oxygenation, distinguishing it from the typical function of other arteries.

Circulatory System

The circulatory system is the complex network of the heart, arteries, veins, and capillaries that transports blood throughout the body. It includes both systemic circulation, which deals with oxygenated blood, and pulmonary circulation, where the exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide occurs.

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