Question

Which is the characteristic feature of an artery?
(a) It brings blood into the heart
(C) It is thin walled
(b) It carries blood away from the heart
(d) It carries deoxygenated blood​

Answer 1

Explanation:

It carries blood away from the heart

Answer 2

Answer:

Artery

Vein

1. Have thick elastic, muscular walls.

1. Have thin, non-elastic walls.

2. Lumen is narrow.

2. Lumen is wide.

3. Carry blood from the heart to all body parts.

3. Carry blood from all body parts to heart.

4. Carry oxygenated blood (except pulmonary artery).

4. Carry deoxygenated blood (except pulmonary vein).

The characteristic feature of an artery can be understood better when we compare characters of the artery with the vein, which is shown above.

Therefore, the correct answer is option D.