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MDCAT Biology QUESTION #11258
Question 1
Which blood vessel carries oxygenated blood from the lungs to the heart?
  • Pulmonary artery
  • Pulmonary vein✔️
  • Superior vena cava
  • Aorta
Correct Answer Explanation
The pulmonary vein is the only vein that carries oxygenated blood. It transports oxygen-rich blood from the lungs to the left atrium of the heart. The pulmonary artery carries deoxygenated blood from the right ventricle to the lungs.