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The Cardiovascular System

Question 2 • PA Human Anatomy & Physiology A 2026-2027 WHITE IC

Which best describes arteries and veins?

Answer
A
Both have valves.
B
Both are thick, muscular, and elastic.
C
Arteries carry blood back to the heart; veins connect arteries and capillaries.
D
Arteries carry blood away from the heart; veins carry blood back to the heart.

Explanation

Arteries carry blood away from the heart, while veins carry blood back toward it. This is true whether the blood is oxygen-rich or oxygen-poor. Veins often have valves, but arteries generally do not, so choice A is incorrect.

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