what will hapen if oxygen rich and carbon dioxide rich blood mixes??

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If oxygen rich and carbon dioxide rich blood mixes, less blood will be available for absorbing oxygen. As a result of this, less oxygen will reach the body and thus less energy. However, it occurs in some animals like fishes because they need less energy but, not in humans.

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Q. Identify the correct match.

I: Arteries – Oxygen-rich blood
II: Arteries – Carbon dioxide-rich blood
III: Veins – Oxygen-rich blood
IV: Veins – Carbon dioxide-rich blood

Identify the correct match

I: Coronary artery – Oxygen-rich blood

II: Pulmonary vein – Carbon dioxide-rich blood

III: Pulmonary artery – Oxygen-rich blood

IV: Hepatic vein – Carbon dioxide-rich blood

What is the special feature present in human heart which does not allow mixing of blood when oxygen rich and carbon dioxide rich blood reach the heart?

(a) Name the only artery that carries carbon dioxide-rich blood.
(b) Why is it called an artery if it does not carry oxygen-rich blood?

Carbon dioxide-rich blood is present in:

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