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The pulmonary artery originates from the right ventricle of the heart. It carries deoxygenated blood away from the heart to the lungs for oxygenation. After passing through the pulmonary valve, the artery splits into the left and right pulmonary arteries, directing blood to each lung.

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What heart chamber does the pulmonary artery exit as it proceeds to the lungs?

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