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AssignmentMultiple Choice

The Cardiovascular System

Question 2 • 2026-2027 EDGE Human Anatomy and Physiology B

Which artery carries oxygen-poor blood?

Answer
A
pulmonary artery
B
carotid artery
C
coronary artery
D
superior artery

Explanation

The pulmonary artery carries oxygen-poor blood from the heart to the lungs, where it picks up oxygen. The carotid and coronary arteries carry oxygen-rich blood to the head and heart muscle, respectively. Therefore, the correct choice is the pulmonary artery.

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