Question

Blood vessels that carry oxygen-rich blood from the heart to all parts of the body.

• A. Arteries
• B. Veins
• C. RBC
• D. WBC

Answer 1

The correct option is A

Arteries

The correct option is A.

Explanation of the correct option:

1. Arteries are blood vessels in which oxygenated blood is taken away from the heart to the other parts of the body.

Explanation of the incorrect options:
Option B:

1. Veins are blood vessels in which deoxygenated blood is taken back to the heart from the various parts of the body.

Option C:

1. There are three types of blood cells - RBC is one of them.
2. It is red in colour because of the protein haemoglobin present in it. It carries oxygen throughout the body.

Option D:

1. There are three types of blood cells - WBC is one of them.
2. WBC provides protection from disease-causing microbes. It destroys the germs and helps to fight infection

Final answer: Blood vessels that carry oxygen-rich blood from the heart to all parts of the body - arteries.