Did You Know?

Your heart beats about 100,000 times a day!

How Arteries Work

Arteries take blood from the heart.

Why Arteries Are Important

They help your body get oxygen.

What artery Does

It carries blood from the heart.

It helps give oxygen to your body.

It keeps your body strong and healthy.

It helps you run and play.

It is part of your blood system.

It works with veins to move blood.

More About artery

Arteries are very old. They have been in animals for a long time. They help all kinds of animals, not just people. They are very strong and can hold a lot of blood.

Every day, arteries help you do things. When you run, they help your heart pump fast. When you play, they give your muscles the blood they need.

In the future, we will learn more about arteries. We can find new ways to help them stay strong. This can help us live longer and feel good.

How Topics Connect

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What Do These Words Mean?

artery:A blood vessel that carries oxygen-rich blood away from the heart.
oxygenated:Blood that has oxygen in it.
deoxygenated:Blood that has lost its oxygen.
pulmonary:Related to the lungs.
placenta:An organ that connects a developing baby to its mother.