Human Biology: Concepts and Current Issues (8th Edition)
8th Edition
ISBN: 9780134042435
Author: Michael D. Johnson
Publisher: PEARSON
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Chapter 8, Problem 1TY
_______ carry blood away from the heart and _______ carry blood toward the heart.
a. Veins... arteries
b. Arteries... arterioles
c. Veins... capillaries
d. Arteries... veins
e. Arteries... capillaries
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____ carry blood away from the heart and ____ carry blood toward the heart. a. Veins . . . arteries b. Arteries . . . arterioles c. Veins . . . capillaries d. Arteries . . . veins e. Arteries . . . capillaries
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