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=﻿ Dominc's facts about Arteries=

5. The pulmonary artery carries carbon-dioxide rich blood from the heart to the lungs. The carbon-dioxide is exchanged at the lungs for oxygen, which is taken to the heart through the pulmonary vein. media type="custom" key="8722994"
 * 1) Arteries transport blood away from the heart except for when they are carrying blood through it.
 * 2) Arteries have a very thick muscle wall that is elastic. This prevents them from rupturing after heart contractions and helps to maintain a relatively constant blood pressure.
 * 3) Arteries carry oxygenated blood from the heart to rest the body.
 * 4) Arteries are not close to the surface of our skin though they are close to our veins.