The blood vessel which carries blood rich in carbon dioxide is known as an artery.

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In our circulatory system, a blood vessel that carries blood rich in oxygen is known as an artery. The blood vessel that carries blood rich in carbon dioxide is known as a vein. Arteries transport blood away from the heart to all parts of the body whereas veins transport blood towards the heart.

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The blood vessel which carries blood rich in carbon dioxide is known as __.

The blood vessel which normally carries blood rich in carbon dioxide is known as___.

Which of the following is correct about the pulmonary artery?

I : It contains oxygen rich blood

II : It contains carbon dioxide rich blood

III : It carries blood pumped from the heart to lungs

IV : It carries blood from the lungs to 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?

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