Question

Renal artery carries oxygenated blood to the

• A. brain
• B. stomach
• C. liver
• D. kidneys

Answer 1

The correct option is D

kidneys

The correct option D.

Explanation of the correct option:

• Arteries supply blood having oxygen molecules from the heart to various parts of the body.
• The renal artery supplies oxygenated blood from the heart to the kidneys.
• Blood is oxygenated in the lungs and returns to the left atrium and then to the left ventricle. Fine renal arteries arise from the left ventricle via the aorta, which supplies oxygenated blood to the kidneys.

Explanation of the incorrect options:

Option A:

• The brain is an important organ of humans and is composed of neurons. Right and left carotid arteries supply blood to the brain.

Option B:

• The stomach is an ‘S-shaped organ involved in the digestion process of food. It receives blood from the celiac artery.

Option C:

• The liver is almost a cone-shaped organ and is located at the upper right position in the abdominal cavity. It receives blood from hepatic arteries.

The renal artery carries oxygenated blood to the kidneys.