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Are veins responsible for transporting nutrients through the body?
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No: Veins are responsible for returning blood to the heart. Arteries are responsible for delivering oxygenated blood with nutrients to the capillaries where the tissues are given oxygen and nutrients and CO2 is removed.
Answered 6/3/2017
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