Breathing And Exchange Of Gases Ques 12
12. Figure shows schematic plan of blood circulation in humans with labels A to D. Identify the label and give its function.
[NEET 2013]
(a) B-Pulmonary artery-transports blood from heart to lungs, $PO_2=90 mm Hg$
(b) C-Vena Cava - takes blood from body parts to right atrium, $PCO_2=45 mm Hg$
(c) D - Dorsal aorta - takes blood from Heart to body $PO_2=95 mm Hg$
(d) A-Pulmonary vein - takes pure blood from lungs, $PO_2=100 mm Hg$
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Answer : b
Hints & Solution
(b) A is pulmonary vein which takes pure blood from lungs to heart. $B$ is dorsal aorta which takes pure blood from heart to various body parts. $C$ is vena cava which takes impure blood from various body pars to right auricle of the heart. $D$ is pulmonary artery which takes impure blood from heart to lungs.