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Which of the following blood vessels carries deoxygenated blood?

  • Pulmonary Artery
  • Pulmonary Vein
  • Aorta
  • Coronary Artery
Explanation

The pulmonary artery is the blood vessel that carries deoxygenated blood. It is responsible for transporting the blood from the heart to the lungs, where it can be oxygenated. During its journey through the body, the blood collects waste products and carbon dioxide, becoming deoxygenated. The pulmonary artery then carries this deoxygenated blood to the lungs, where it will release carbon dioxide and pick up fresh oxygen through the process of respiration. Once oxygenated, the blood will return to the heart through the pulmonary veins, and from there it will be pumped to the rest of the body to fuel cellular activities.