The blood vessels that carry blood from the heart to the various parts of the body are called:
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Correct answer: A
Explanation
The correct answer is option 1 i.e. Arteries.
| Arteries | The arteries are the blood vessels that deliver oxygen-rich blood from the heart to the tissues of the body. |
| Each artery is a muscular tube lined by smooth tissue and has three layers: The intima, the inner layer lined by a smooth tissue called the endothelium. | |
| The aorta is the largest artery in the body that exits the left ventricle of the heart. |