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The pulmonary vein _____.

contains oxygen-poor blood
carries blood away from the lungs
contains oxygen-rich blood
carries blood to the heart
carries blood to the lungs
carries blood away from the heart

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carries blood to the heart
User Nikson
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Answer:

The pulmonary veins are the veins that transfer oxygenated blood from the lungs to the heart. The largest pulmonary veins are the four main pulmonary veins, two from each lung that drain into the left atrium of the heart. The pulmonary veins are part of the pulmonary circulation.

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