Question

question 6 of 10
what does the pulmonary artery do?
a. brings blood from the heart to the lungs
b. brings blood from the lungs to the heart
c. brings blood from the heart to the liver
d. brings blood from the liver to the heart

Explanation:

The pulmonary artery is part of the pulmonary circulation. In this circulation, de - oxygenated blood is pumped from the right ventricle of the heart through the pulmonary artery to the lungs. Here, the blood gets oxygenated. Option B is incorrect as that is the function of the pulmonary veins. Options C and D are incorrect as they involve the liver, which is not part of the pulmonary circulation pathway.

Answer:

A. Brings blood from the heart to the lungs