Which of the following statement is correct? I. Arteries carry oxygen-rich blood from the heart to all parts of the body. II. Veins are the vessels which carry carbon dioxide-rich blood from all parts of the body back to the heart.

Which of the following statement is correct? I. Arteries carry oxygen-rich blood from the heart to all parts of the body. II. Veins are the vessels which carry carbon dioxide-rich blood from all parts of the body back to the heart. Correct Answer Both I and II

Explanation:

  • The human heart is one of the most vital organs responsible for supporting life.
  • Between the lungs, in the thoracic cavity little to the left of the sternum i.e breastbone, the heart is situated.
  • It pumps blood in the entire body and on the other hand, the blood delivers oxygen, hormones, glucose, and other components to different parts of the human body including the heart.
  • It also makes sure that adequate blood pressure is maintained in the body.
  • There are two types of circulation within the body they are:
    • Pulmonary circulation: This type of circulation is accountable for transferring deoxygenated blood away from the heart to the lungs and then carrying oxygenated blood to the heart.
    • Systemic circulation: In this type of circulation oxygenated blood is pumped from the heart to every organ and tissue of the body and deoxygenated blood comes back again to the heart.

Image of the human heart:

Additional Information

  • Two chambered hearts contains 1 atrium and 1 ventricle: Pisces like Fish.
  • Three chambered hearts contains 1 ventricle and 2 atrium: Amphibians like Frogs, Reptiles like Snakes, Lizards.
  • Four chambered hearts contains 2 ventricles and 2 atrium: Reptiles like Crocodiles, Aves like Birds, Mammalia like Monkeys, Tigers, Human beings, Whales.

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