Which of the following artery/vein carries deoxygenated blood?

Correct option is A

The correct answer is (a) Pulmonary artery
Explanation:
. The pulmonary artery carries deoxygenated blood from the right ventricle of the heart to the lungs.
. Its function is to transport blood for oxygenation in the lungs.
. It is an exception among arteries, as most arteries carry oxygenated blood.
. This is part of the process of double circulation in humans.
Information Booster:
. The pulmonary artery divides into left and right branches leading to each lung.
. Deoxygenated blood appears dark red due to a higher concentration of carbon dioxide.
Additional Knowledge:
Pulmonary vein (Option b)
. Pulmonary veins carry oxygenated blood from the lungs to the left atrium of the heart.
. They are an exception among veins, which usually carry deoxygenated blood.
Aorta (Option c)
. The aorta is the main artery carrying oxygenated blood from the left ventricle to the body.
. It supplies oxygen-rich blood to all body tissues.
Renal artery (Option d)
. The renal artery carries oxygenated blood from the aorta to the kidneys.
. It supplies blood for filtration and metabolic needs of the kidneys.