ScienceQuestion 63 of 120
Which type of blood vessel carries blood away from the heart?
a.Veins
b.Arteries
c.Capillaries
d.Venules
Explanation
Arteries carry blood away from the heart to the body's tissues. Veins return blood to the heart, and capillaries are the tiny vessels where exchange of gases and nutrients occurs.
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