Biology, asked by krishanthabhinav09, 2 months ago

Why is it called an artery if it does not carry oxygen-rich blood?

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Answered by JaiShreeRadhaKrishna

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Arteries form part of the circulatory system. They carry blood that is oxygenated after it has been pumped from the heart. ... The pulmonary artery carries blood from the heart to the lungs, where it receives oxygen. It is unique because the blood in it is not "oxygenated", as it has not yet passed through the lungs.

Answered by Anonymous

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Arteries form part of the circulatory system. They carry blood that is oxygenated after it has been pumped from the heart. ... The pulmonary artery carries blood from the heart to the lungs, where it receives oxygen. It is unique because the blood in it is not "oxygenated", as it has not yet passed through the lungs.

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