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Which type of blood do most veins carry back to the heart?
Which type of blood do most veins carry back to the heart?
- Oxygenated blood
- Deoxygenated blood (correct)
- Both oxygenated and deoxygenated blood
- None of the above
What is the main function of veins in the circulatory system?
What is the main function of veins in the circulatory system?
- Carry blood towards the heart (correct)
- Carry oxygenated blood to the heart
- Carry blood away from the heart
- Carry deoxygenated blood to the tissues
What are the three sizes of veins?
What are the three sizes of veins?
- Microscopic, small, and medium
- Small, medium, and large
- Large, medium, and microscopic (correct)
- Microscopic, medium, and large
Which type of blood do pulmonary veins carry to the heart?
Which type of blood do pulmonary veins carry to the heart?
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Why are veins often closer to the skin than arteries?
Why are veins often closer to the skin than arteries?
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Which color is typically used to represent veins in anatomy atlases?
Which color is typically used to represent veins in anatomy atlases?
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What do veins, arteries, and nerves collectively define?
What do veins, arteries, and nerves collectively define?
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What is the main function of veins in the circulatory system?
What is the main function of veins in the circulatory system?
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Where does the blood supply for the head and neck come from?
Where does the blood supply for the head and neck come from?
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What is the purpose of the intricate network of vessels and nerves in the body?
What is the purpose of the intricate network of vessels and nerves in the body?
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