What is the main function of the blood vessels in the heart?

Answer 1

The function of the coronary arteries is to transport oxygenated blood to the heart--------not to other parts of the body !!

The vessels that deliver oxygen-rich blood to the myocardium are known as

coronary arteries

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The coronary arteries that run on the surface of the heart are called epicardial coronary arteries. These arteries, when healthy, are capable of autoregulation to maintain coronary blood flow at levels appropriate to the needs of the

heart muscle.

The coronary arteries are classified as "end circulation", since they represent the only source of blood supply to the myocardium.

Answer 2

The coronary arteries or vessels deliver blood to the heart muscle, providing a continuous supply of oxygen and nutrients needed for it to stay healthy and function normally.

Answer 3

The coronary blood vessels deliver oxygen rich blood to the mycardium which is the thick-walled muscle tissue of the heart.

Answer 4

coronary blood vessel supplies blood to the heart and drains blood from the heart.

Answer 5

The coronary artery provides oxygen and nutrients to the muscles if the heart so that it is capable of beating

Answer 6

to make and remake fresh blood