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Blood rich in carbon dioxide was called venous blood, as it was believed that only the veins carried this type of blood. Based on what you know about the circulatory system, explain why this statement is incorrect.

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Yes is incorrect

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not all veins carry blood rich in CO2 , the pulmonary vein carries blood with O2 which means that not all veins carry blood rich in CO2

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