Which of the following vessels carries blood at the lowest pressure?
A) The pulmonary artery
B) A capillary in the foot
C) The jugular vein
D) An arteriovenus anastomosis in the skin
E) The carotid artery

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The jugular vein carries blood at the lowest pressure among the options given. Veins, including the jugular vein, return blood to the heart and operate at lower pressures compared to arteries, which carry blood away from the heart. The pulmonary artery, arteriovenous anastomosis, and the carotid artery are all high-pressure vessels compared to veins, and capillaries have a pressure that is intermediate between arteries and veins.

Which of the Following Vessels Carries Blood at the Lowest