Question

Which statement best describes the function of veins, arteries, and capillaries in the circulatory system? A. Veins transfer oxygen-depleted blood away from the heart; arteries transfer oxygen-rich blood to the heart; capillaries provide blood to individual cells. B. Veins provide blood to individual cells; capillaries transfer oxygen-depleted blood away from the heart; arteries transfer oxygen-rich blood to the heart. C. Veins transfer oxygen-depleted blood away from the heart; capillaries transfer oxygen-rich blood to the heart; arteries provide blood to individual cells. D. Veins generally transfer oxygen-depleted blood back to the heart; arteries generally transfer oxygen-rich blood away from the heart; capillaries provide blood to individual cells.

Answer 1

The answer would be D: Veins generally transfer oxygen-depleted blood back to the heart; arteries generally transfer oxygen-rich blood away from the heart; capillaries provide blood to individual cells.