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An '''artery''' is a [[blood vessel]] that carries blood from the [[heart]] to other parts of the body. With the exception of the [[pulmonary artery]], arterial is oxygenated.  
An '''artery''' is a [[blood vessel]] that carries blood from the [[heart]] to other parts of the body. With the exception of the [[pulmonary artery]], arterial is oxygenated.  


Pressure in arteries is normally higher than in veins.
Pressure in arteries is normally higher than in [[vein]]s.

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An artery is a blood vessel that carries blood from the heart to other parts of the body. With the exception of the pulmonary artery, arterial is oxygenated.

Pressure in arteries is normally higher than in veins.