Which of the following describes the function of veins in the body?

a. They are the sites for the exchange of nutrients, waste, and oxygen with tissues at the cellular level.
b. They bring blood high in oxygen from the lungs to the rest of the body.
c. They pump blood to the lungs for reoxygenation.
d. They bring blood high in carbon dioxide back to the heart.


d. They bring blood high in carbon dioxide back to the heart.

Veins deliver deoxygenated blood high in carbon dioxide back to the heart.

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