Which blood vessel carries oxygenated blood away from the heart?

Practice Questions

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Which blood vessel carries oxygenated blood away from the heart?
  1. Pulmonary artery
  2. Aorta
  3. Pulmonary vein
  4. Superior vena cava

Questions & Step-by-Step Solutions

Which blood vessel carries oxygenated blood away from the heart?
  • Step 1: Understand that the heart pumps blood throughout the body.
  • Step 2: Know that there are two types of blood: oxygenated (rich in oxygen) and deoxygenated (low in oxygen).
  • Step 3: Identify that oxygenated blood is the type of blood that has picked up oxygen from the lungs.
  • Step 4: Recognize that the heart has different chambers that help in pumping blood.
  • Step 5: Learn that the aorta is the largest artery in the body.
  • Step 6: Remember that the aorta carries oxygenated blood away from the heart to supply the rest of the body.
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