Q: In the cardiovascular system, what blood vessels carry blood away from the heart?


Read this paragraph and choose the correct option from the provided answers:

The blood vessels are an important part of the cardiovascular system. They connect the heart to every cell in the body. Arteries carry blood away from the heart, while veins return blood to the heart ( Figure below ).

 Choices:

- veins

- capillaries

- cilia

- arteries


A:
arteries