Which Best Describes an Artery

Question

Which best describes an artery?
A) Arteries carry blood away from the heart.
B) Arteries carry oxygenated blood.
C) Arteries contain valves.
D) Arteries have thinner walls than veins.

Accepted Answer

Arteries are blood vessels that carry blood away from the heart to the rest of the body.

Answer: B) 
 Arteries carry oxygen-rich blood from the heart to the body's organs and tissues.

Answer: D) 
 Arteries have thicker walls than veins and are more muscular and elastic to withstand the high pressure from the heart.