When blood moves through the body it travels in a circular pattern. The general pattern of blood flow follows which sequence of vessels as it leaves the heart?
A) arterioles, arteries, capillaries, venules, veins
B) veins, venules, capillaries, arterioles, arteries
C) arteries, veins, venules, arterioles, capillaries
D) veins, capillaries, venules, arterioles, arteries
E) arteries, arterioles, capillaries, venules, veins

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The correct sequence of blood flow as it leaves the heart is: arteries, arterioles, capillaries, venules, veins. This pattern reflects the transition from larger to smaller vessels as blood moves away from the heart, through tissues, and then back towards the heart.

When Blood Moves Through the Body It Travels in a Circular