Question 11
Transport in AnimalsWhich of the following statements about the circulation of blood is not correct?
- A.Deoxygenated blood flows in the heart through the vena cavae
- B.Blood is pumped out of the heart through the aorta
- C.Oxygenated blood from the lungs is carried to the left auricle
- D.The oxygenated blood enters the lungs through the pulmonary vein
- E.Ventricles contract to pump blood into the aorta
Show the answer and explanation
Answer: D (The oxygenated blood enters the lungs through the pulmonary vein)
Explanation
The pulmonary vein carries oxygenated blood from the lungs to the heart; blood enters the lungs (deoxygenated) through the pulmonary artery.