Which artery carries deoxygenated blood?
A.
Aorta
B.
Inferior vena cava
C.
Pulmonary artery
D.
Subclavian artery
ANS: C
The pulmonary artery is the only artery in the body to carry deoxygenated blood. It is an artery because it carries blood away from the heart.
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