The right pulmonary artery carries blood to the O oxygenated; left atrium O deoxygenated; right atrium O deoxygenated; lung O deoxygenated; left atrium O oxygenated; lung

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**Question:**

The right pulmonary artery carries _______ blood to the _______.

**Options:**

- oxygenated; left atrium
- deoxygenated; right atrium
- deoxygenated; lung
- deoxygenated; left atrium
- oxygenated; lung

**Correct Answer:**

- deoxygenated; lung

**Explanation:**

The right pulmonary artery is responsible for transporting deoxygenated blood from the heart to the lungs. In the lungs, gas exchange occurs where carbon dioxide is released, and oxygen is absorbed, ultimately carrying oxygenated blood back to the heart.
Transcribed Image Text:**Question:** The right pulmonary artery carries _______ blood to the _______. **Options:** - oxygenated; left atrium - deoxygenated; right atrium - deoxygenated; lung - deoxygenated; left atrium - oxygenated; lung **Correct Answer:** - deoxygenated; lung **Explanation:** The right pulmonary artery is responsible for transporting deoxygenated blood from the heart to the lungs. In the lungs, gas exchange occurs where carbon dioxide is released, and oxygen is absorbed, ultimately carrying oxygenated blood back to the heart.
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Heart is main beating organ and is a part of circulatory system . Human heart consists of external Epicardium , central myocardium and internal Endocardium . 

There are 4 chambers of heart:- 

A) Right atrium 

B) Right Ventricle 

C) Left atrium

D) Left ventricle 

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