Question

The only artery which carries deoxygenated blood is

• A. pulmonary artery
• B. superior vena cava
• C. aorta
• D. inferior vena cava

Answer 1

The correct option is A

pulmonary artery

The correct option is (a).

Explanation of the correct option:

Pulmonary artery:

1. The pulmonary artery carries blood from the right side of the heart to the lungs.
2. It is the only artery that carries deoxygenated blood.
3. In medical terms, pulmonary means something that effects the lungs.

Explanation of the incorrect options:

Option B:

Superior vena cava is a vein that carries deoxygenated blood from upper body towards the heart.

Option C:

Aorta carries oxygenated blood from heart to rest of the body.

Option D:

Inferior vena cava is a vein that carries deoxygenated blood from lower body towards the heart.

Final answer: The only artery which carries deoxygenated blood is pulmonary artery.