Which blood vessels carry blood away from the heart?
A
Veins
B
Capillaries
C
Arteries
D
Venules
Correct Answer: Option C — Arteries
Explanation:
Arteries carry oxygenated blood away from the heart to tissues throughout the body, except for the pulmonary artery which carries deoxygenated blood to the lungs. Their thick, elastic walls withstand high pressure from heart contractions.