Q29
3 marksShort AnswerSection C

Name the blood vessel that brings (i) oxygenated blood (ii) deoxygenated blood, to the human heart. Also name that chamber of the heart which receives deoxygenated blood and state how deoxygenated blood from this chamber is sent to lungs for oxygenation.

Life Processes
Transportation
Official Answer

The blood vessels that bring oxygenated and deoxygenated blood to the heart are: (i) Oxygenated blood: Pulmonary veins (ii) Deoxygenated blood: Superior and inferior vena cava The chamber of the heart that receives deoxygenated blood is the right atrium. Deoxygenated blood from the right atrium is sent to the lungs for oxygenation through the right ventricle and the pulmonary arteries.

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Marking Scheme

  • 1/2 for correct blood vessels
  • 2/1 for correct chamber of the heart

Quick Oral Answer

The blood vessels that bring oxygenated and deoxygenated blood to the heart are the pulmonary veins and the superior and inferior vena cava, respectively. The chamber of the heart that receives deoxygenated blood is the right atrium. Deoxygenated blood from the right atrium is sent to the lungs for oxygenation through the right ventricle and the pulmonary arteries.

Analysis & Explanation

This question requires the student to recall the structure and function of the human heart and blood vessels. The student should be able to identify the blood vessels that bring oxygenated and deoxygenated blood to the heart and the chamber of the heart that receives deoxygenated blood. The student should also be able to explain how deoxygenated blood is sent to the lungs for oxygenation.

Common Mistakes

  1. 1confusing the blood vessels that bring oxygenated and deoxygenated blood to the heart
  2. 2not specifying the chamber of the heart that receives deoxygenated blood

Interesting Facts

The human heart pumps around 2,000 gallons of blood every day.

The blood vessels in the human body are so long that if they were laid end to end, they would circle the Earth twice.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many marks does this question carry in CBSE Class 10 Science 2025?

This question carries 3 marks in the CBSE Class 10 Science 2025 examination.

Which chapter does this question come from in Science?

This question is from the chapter "Life Processes" in the CBSE Class 10 Science syllabus.

What topic does this question cover in Science?

This question covers the topic "Transportation" from CBSE Class 10 Science.

What type of question is this in the CBSE Class 10 Science 2025 paper?

This is a Short Answer question from Section C in the CBSE Class 10 Science 2025 paper.