Solved UPSC CDS/OTA Question
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Consider the following statements regarding the human circulatory system: 1. The pulmonary artery carries deoxygenated blood from the right ventricle to the lungs. 2. The pulmonary vein is the only vein that carries oxygenated blood. 3. The aorta carries oxygenated blood to all parts of the body except the lungs. Which of the above statements is/are correct?
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The pulmonary artery is unique because it carries deoxygenated blood to the lungs. The pulmonary vein is the only vein that carries oxygenated blood back to the heart. The aorta distributes oxygenated blood from the left ventricle to the systemic circulation.