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Blood vessels that carry blood away from the heart to various organs of the body are called:

Question
Blood vessels that carry blood away from the heart to various organs of the body are called:
Veins
Arteries
Capillaries
Lymph vessels
Answer
Arteries
Detailed Explanation
Arteries carry blood away from the heart; because blood emerges under high pressure, arteries have thick, elastic walls.
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