Asked by Hayden Spalding on Jul 09, 2024
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Blood in the superior and inferior vena cava is ____.
A) oxygen-rich
B) oxygen-poor
C) traveling in an artery
D) in pulmonary circulation
E) nutrient-rich
Superior Vena Cava
Vein that delivers oxygen-poor blood from the upper body to the heart.
Oxygen-Poor
Environments or situations where the concentration of oxygen is significantly lower than the atmospheric levels, often creating challenges for aerobic organisms.
Inferior Vena Cava
Vein that delivers oxygen-poor blood from the lower body to the heart.
- Discriminate between the different circulatory routes prevalent in the cardiovascular system of vertebrates.
Verified Answer
CM
Comfort MduduziJul 13, 2024
Final Answer :
B
Explanation :
Blood in the superior and inferior vena cava is returning from the body to the heart and is therefore oxygen-poor.
Learning Objectives
- Discriminate between the different circulatory routes prevalent in the cardiovascular system of vertebrates.