Which structure(s) carries blood to the heart so the heart has its own supply of oxygen and nutrients to perform its function?

The coronary arteries carry oxygen-rich blood to the heart muscle itself, supplying the oxygen and nutrients it needs to keep pumping. The pulmonary artery carries blood from the heart to the lungs, while the superior and inferior vena cava return blood to the heart from the body.

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