Arteries: Oxygenated vs. Deoxygenated Blood Flow Explained
No, arteries do not only carry oxygenated blood.
There are two types of arteries in the circulatory system:
- Pulmonary arteries: These arteries carry deoxygenated blood from the heart to the lungs.
- Systemic arteries: These arteries carry oxygenated blood from the heart to the rest of the body.
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