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the word artery derived from the greek word arteria it means windpipe or air holder it considered carry air to the tissues

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True or false blood vessels that carry blood to the heart are called arteries?

False. Blood vessels that carry blood away from the heart are called arteries. Blood vessels that carry blood to the heart are called veins.


What are the tubes called that blood travels around the body in?

The tubes that blood travels around the body in are called blood vessels. There are three main types of blood vessels: arteries, veins, and capillaries. Arteries carry blood away from the heart, veins carry blood back to the heart, and capillaries connect the arteries and veins.


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Vessels that carry blood away from the heart is?

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What are blood vessels called that carry blood toward the heart?

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What is the blood that supplies the blood vessels?

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What are vessels carrying blood away from the heart called?

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Vessels which carry blood away from the heart is called what?

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