Artery

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Key Stage 3

Meaning

An artery is a blood vessel which carries blood away from the heart.

Key Stage 4

Meaning

An artery is a blood vessel which carries high pressure blood away from the heart.

Adaptations of Arteries

Arteries have a thick elastic wall which can stretch to cope with the high pressure of the blood.

About Arteries

Most, but not all, arteries carry oxygenated blood.