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Arteries

Definition (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Arteries)

Arteries are blood vessels that carry blood away from the heart. This blood is normally oxygenated, exceptions made for the pulmonary and umbilical arteries. (Wikipedia)

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Blood vessels
Aorta
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26-Mar-2013

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