Biology: Science for Life with Physiology (6th Edition) (Belk, Border & Maier, The Biology: Science for Life Series, 5th Edition)
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The blood vessels are the part of the circulatory system, whose function is to transport blood to the whole body. These vessels carry nutrients, oxygen, carbon dioxide, and waste along with the blood. There are three major blood vessels, arteries, veins, and capillaries.
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