The blood vessel that carries deoxygenated blood from the upper body to the right atrium is the: MCQ with Answer and Explanation

The blood vessel that carries deoxygenated blood from the upper body to the right atrium is the:
A. Superior vena cava
B. Inferior vena cava
C. Aorta
D. Pulmonary vein
Answer: Option A
Solution (By JKExamLibrary)
The superior vena cava drains deoxygenated blood from the head, neck, arms, and upper thorax into the right atrium. The inferior vena cava drains the lower body. Pulmonary veins carry oxygenated blood, aorta carries oxygenated blood from left ventricle to body.

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