2.3.7

Important Blood Vessels

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Important Veins and Arteries

The most important blood vessels are:

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Vena cava

  • The heart receives deoxygenated blood from the body through a vein called the vena cava.
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Pulmonary vein

  • The heart receives oxygenated blood from the lungs through the pulmonary vein.
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Aorta

  • The heart pumps out oxygenated blood to the body through the aorta.
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Pulmonary artery

  • The heart pumps out deoxygenated blood to the lungs through the pulmonary artery.
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Coronary arteries

  • The coronary arteries supply the heart muscle with oxygenated blood.

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