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Veins are vital blood vessels that collect oxygen-poor blood and transport it back to the heart. They are made up of three layers of tissue and fibers, and can contain one-way valves that keep blood flowing in the right direction. Veins transport oxygen-poor blood throughout the body and oxygen-rich blood from the lungs back to the heart. Veins require external forces such as breathing and muscle movement to push blood in the right direction.

Arteries in the body are an essential component of the Circulatory System. There are two main circuits- Pulmonary and Systemic Circuit. Arteries are classified based on their size and composition. Elastic arteries, such as the aorta, are the largest and most flexible, while muscular arteries and arterioles are responsible for directing blood flow to specific areas. Major arteries, including those in the head and neck, torso, abdomen, arms and legs play vital roles in delivering oxygen and nutrients throughout the body.