Topic: Body Transport System Subtopic: Arteries, veins and capillaries
What is an artery?
Answer: Artery is a blood vessel that carries oxygenated blood away from the heart. They contain thick walls to resist the high blood pressure that has been pumped by the ventricle of the heart.
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