What is a vessel that takes blood to the heart?

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∙ 14y ago

Updated: 8/18/2019

The vessels that carry blood to the heart are called veins. Those that supply the body with blood from the heart are called arteries.

Examples are the jugular veins that return blood from the head, and the carotid arteries that supply blood to the head.

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