Which of the following is NOT true regarding arteries? Carry oxygen-rich blood to tissues Carry blood away from the heart Carry blood back to the heart Strong, thick elastic walls Question 53 Where does the exchange of waste materials and oxygen take place? Capillaries Arteries Veins Venules Question 54 Mrs. Smith's pulse is 62 beats per minute.Which term best characterizes this reading Normal Bradycardia Bradyarrhythmia Tachycardia