Biology: Science for Life with Physiology (6th Edition) (Belk, Border & Maier, The Biology: Science for Life Series, 5th Edition)
Biology: Science for Life with Physiology (6th Edition) (Belk, Border & Maier, The Biology: Science for Life Series, 5th Edition)
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ISBN: 9780134555430
Author: Colleen Belk, Virginia Borden Maier
Publisher: PEARSON
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The blood vessels are the part of the circulatory system, whose function is to transport blood to the whole body. These vessels carry nutrients, oxygen, carbon dioxide, and waste along with the blood. There are three major blood vessels, arteries, veins, and capillaries.

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