ScienceQuestion 109 of 120
Which type of blood vessel carries blood away from the heart?
a.Arteries
b.Veins
c.Capillaries
d.Venules
Explanation
Arteries carry blood away from the heart to the body's tissues. Veins, by contrast, return blood to the heart.
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