Arteries are best defined as the vessels which:
Correct answer: A. Carry blood away from the heart to different organs.
- A. Carry blood away from the heart to different organs.
- B. Break up into capillaries which reunite to form a vein.
- C. Carry blood from one visceral organ to another visceral organ.
- D. Supply oxygenated blood to different organs.
Explanation
Arteries are best defined as the vessels which carry blood away from the heart. They have thick walls and are elastic, which allows them to withstand the pressure of the blood being pumped by the heart. Arteries branch into smaller and smaller vessels as they get further away from the heart. The smallest arteries are called arterioles.
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