  Yes arteries do carry blood away from the heart. They do this to feed the smaller tubes such as veins and capilaries. Then these smaller tubes transport blood to the bod â¦ y to give it oxygen and the nutrients it needs.
Walker County, Texas. Walker County is a county located in the east central section of the U.S. state of Texas. As of the 2010 census, its population was 67,861. Its county seat is Huntsville.
She is also the author of two collections of short stories, three collections of essays, five volumes of poetry, and several children's books. Her books have been translated into more than two dozen languages. Born in Eaton, Georgia, Walker now lives in Northern California.