Question

why is it called an artery if it does not carry oxygen rich blood​

Answer 1

Answer:

The main role of arteries is to carry oxygenated blood from the heart to the other parts of the body.

Explanation:

• Pulmonary artery is the only artery that carries deoxygenated blood from the heart to the lungs to get it oxygenated.
• All arteries have thick, three- layered walls to withstand the high pressure of the blood.
• The pulmonary artery also has thick walls, hence it is an artery.
• Moreover all arteries carry blood away from the heart. The pulmonary artery also does the same. That's why it is an artery and not a vein.