EMBRYONIC DEVELOPMENT & STEM CELL COMPENDIUM
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Arteries


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Arteries are blood vessels that carry blood away from the heart. Arteries have an extensive coating of smooth muscle, when compared to veins, and a rich and elastic extracellular matrix.
Arteries
Multiple Ancestors Single Ancestor No Descendants Develops from Part of Parent