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Differentiate between the following pair of terms: Pulmonary artery and pulmonary vein
Distinguish Between
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Solution
| Pulmonary artery | Pulmonary vein |
| This involves circulation of blood from the heart to the lungs. | This involves circulation of blood to the heart from the lungs. |
| It carries deoxygenated blood. | It carries oxygenated blood. |
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