Question

Name the type of blood (oxygenated/ deoxygenated) transported by each of the following mentioning the path i.e., from one organ (which place) to another (which place). (A) Vena cava (B) Pulmonary artery

June 19, 2025

Answer

(A) Vena Cava:

Transports deoxygenated blood
Path: Body → Right Atrium of heart

(B) Pulmonary Artery:

Transports deoxygenated blood
Path: Right Ventricle → Lungs

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