The blood vessel that carries oxygenated blood from the placenta to the fetus is the: MCQ with Answer and Explanation

The blood vessel that carries oxygenated blood from the placenta to the fetus is the:
A. Umbilical artery
B. Pulmonary artery
C. Umbilical vein
D. Aorta
Answer: Option C
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
The umbilical vein carries oxygen-rich and nutrient-rich blood from the placenta to the fetal circulation. The two umbilical arteries carry deoxygenated blood and waste from the fetus to the placenta. In the adult, veins typically carry deoxygenated blood, but umbilical vein is an exception.

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