The Vessels That Carry Blood Away from the Heart Are

Question

The vessels that carry blood away from the heart are called
A) lymphatic vessels
B) veins
C) capillaries
D) arteries
E) trunks

Accepted Answer

Arteries carry blood away from the heart to the rest of the body, while veins carry blood back to the heart. Lymphatic vessels carry lymph, and capillaries are the smallest blood vessels that allow for the exchange of nutrients and gases between the blood and tissues. Trunks are not a type of blood vessel.