Veins and arteries carry blood. Which of these carry blood :
(a) away from the heart ?
(b) back to the heart ?

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(a) Arteries.
(b) Veins.

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Veins and arteries carry blood. Which of these carry blood : (a) away from the heart ? (b) back to the heart ?

(a) Arteries. (b) Veins.

Veins and arteries carry blood. Which of these carry blood :
(a) away from the heart ?
(b) back to the heart ?

(a) Arteries.
(b) Veins.