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Question 4 • 2026-2027 EDGE Human Anatomy and Physiology B

Which arteries transport oxygen-poor blood from the heart to the lungs?

Answer
A
aorta
B
coronary
C
pulmonary

Explanation

Pulmonary arteries carry oxygen-poor blood away from the heart to the lungs, where it picks up oxygen. The aorta carries oxygen-rich blood to the body, and the coronary arteries supply the heart muscle. Therefore, the correct choice is pulmonary arteries.

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