WAEC Biology 1988 Question 11

Question 11

Transport in Animals

The pulmonary artery carries

  1. A.deoxygenated blood from the right ventricle to the lungs
  2. B.oxygenated blood from the right ventricle to the lungs
  3. C.oxygenated blood from the left ventricle to the right auricle
  4. D.deoxygenated blood from the left ventricle to the right auricle
  5. 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.