Name the three types of blood vessels. Also, write their functions. [3 MARKS]

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Blood vessels carry blood to different parts of the body.
There are three major types of blood vessels.
a. The arteries, which carry blood away from the heart
b. The capillaries, which enable the actual exchange of oxygen and nutrients between the blood and the cells
c. The veins, which carry blood from the capillaries back towards the heart.

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