Blood vessels
Blood vessels are intricate networks of tubes that transport blood throughout the entire body.
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There are three varieties of blood vessels: arteries, veins, and capillaries. During blood circulation, the arteries carry blood away from the heart. The capillaries connect the arteries to veins and the veins carry the blood back to the heart.
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Posted: July 26th, 2006 under Varicose veins.
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