The arteries and veins that leave and enter the heart are called the great vessels because
A. they are longer than any other blood vessels in the body.
B. they carry the most highly oxygenated blood.
C. Both types have the highest blood pressure in the body.
D. they have relatively large diameters.
E. they are associated with the heart directly.
Answer: D
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