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ARTERIES carry blood TO the capillaries throughout the body, whereas VEINS carry blood FROM the capillaries and back to the heart.

Tip for rememering: A-->V (alphabetical order: arteries-->veins)

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inferior venacavae and superior vena cavae

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Veins

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