Multiple choice

Which of the following statements is INCORRECT?

  1. Arterioles are small arteries that connect larger arteries with capillaries.

  2. Arteries carry blood from capillaries to the heart.

  3. Capillaries are the points of exchange of fluids, gasses, nutrients, and wastes between the blood and surrounding tissues.

  4. Smaller veins that gather blood from capillary beds into veins are called venules.

  5. Small arterioles branch into collections of capillaries known as capillary beds.
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Arteries are blood vessels that carry blood away from heart. Arteries carry blood from capillaries to the heart.

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