Match each definition in the first column to the correct term in the second column.
-Vessels that carry blood back to the heart from the body.

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Veins are vessels that carry blood back to the heart from the body.

Answer: F
 The aorta is a major artery that carries oxygen-rich blood from the heart to the rest of the body.

Answer: G
 Capillaries are tiny blood vessels that connect arteries and veins and allow for the exchange of nutrients and waste products with surrounding tissues.

Answer: I
 Pulmonary veins are vessels that carry oxygenated blood from the lungs back to the heart.

Answer: J
 The spleen is an organ that filters blood and helps to fight infections.

Note: B, C, D, and H are not related to the circulatory system. The thymus is a gland that is part of the immune system, tonsils are lymphoid tissues in the throat, the jugular veins are veins that run down the neck, and exercise is a physical activity that can have various effects on the body including the circulatory system.

Match Each Definition in the First Column to the Correct