alleryStart learning →What defines a blood vessel as an artery?
AIt carries blood away from the heart
BIt contains many valves along its length
CIt carries oxygen-rich blood in every case
DIt carries blood towards the heart
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: A. It carries blood away from the heart
Arteries are defined by the direction of flow away from the heart, regardless of oxygen content.
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