Question 11
Transport in AnimalsThe pulmonary artery carries
- A.deoxygenated blood from the right ventricle to the lungs
- B.oxygenated blood from the right ventricle to the lungs
- C.oxygenated blood from the left ventricle to the right auricle
- D.deoxygenated blood from the left ventricle to the right auricle
- E.oxygenated blood from the lungs to the right auricle
Show the answer and explanation
Answer: A (deoxygenated blood from the right ventricle to the lungs)
Explanation
The pulmonary artery is the only artery carrying deoxygenated blood; it goes from the right ventricle to the lungs.