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Arteries

Arteries refer to large vessels that carry arterialized blood away from the heart.

Arteries are a type of blood vessel that carry oxygenated blood away from the heart to the body's tissues. They are a vital part of the circulatory system and are not typically relevant to the study of psychology.

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