A patient's blood oxygen saturation level is 99% on room air. The nurse realizes that the oxygenated blood is transported to the heart through which structure?

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The pulmonary veins transport oxygenated blood from the lungs to the heart. The pulmonary arteries transport deoxygenated blood from the heart to the lungs. The bronchial arteries and veins supply blood to the bronchial tubes and other pulmonary tissues, but do not play a direct role in oxygen transportation.

A Patient's Blood Oxygen Saturation Level Is 99% on Room