Asked by Alyssa Gehrke on May 18, 2024
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______ carry oxygenated blood from the heart to various parts of the body, whereas ______ moves deoxygenated blood toward the heart.
A) Veins; arteries
B) Arteries; capillaries
C) Arteries; veins
D) Veins; arterioles
Oxygenated Blood
Blood that is rich in oxygen, typically found in arteries, having been oxygenated in the lungs.
Deoxygenated Blood
Blood that has a reduced oxygen content after circulating through the body and is on its way back to the lungs for reoxygenation.
Arteries
Vessels carrying blood away from the heart.
- Differentiate the roles of arteries, veins, and capillaries in the circulatory system.
Verified Answer
PA
Patrick AbelleraMay 19, 2024
Final Answer :
C
Explanation :
Arteries carry oxygenated blood from the heart to various parts of the body, whereas veins move deoxygenated blood toward the heart.
Learning Objectives
- Differentiate the roles of arteries, veins, and capillaries in the circulatory system.