Question

    Which of the following statement is correct?

    I. Arteries are the vessels which carry blood away from the heart to various organs of the body

    II. Veins collect the blood from different organs and bring it back to the heart.

    A Both I and II Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B Only II Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C Neither I nor II Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D Only I Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    The artery is the blood vessels which carry the blood away from the heart towards the body parts. The arteries forms smaller and thinner capillaries which supply blood to the different organs in the body. The superior vena cava is the large vein that brings blood from the head and arms to the heart, and the inferior vena cava brings blood from the abdomen and legs into the heart.

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