difference between artery and vein
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difference between artery and veins
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1. Blood Circulation
Arteries carry blood away from the heart to the tissues of the body.
Veins carry blood from the tissues of the body back to the heart.
2. Blood Type
Arteries carry oxygenated blood expect pulmonary artery.
Veins carry deoxygenated blood except pulmonary vein.
3. Thickness
Arteries have thick elastic muscular walls.
Veins have thin non elastic less muscular walls.
4. Position
Arteries are usually positioned deeper within the body.
Veins are usually positioned closer beneath the surface of the skin.
5.Valves
Valves are absent.
Valves are present.
6. Lumen
These possess narrow lumen.
These possess wide lumen
7. Pressure
Blood flows under high pressure.
Blood flows under low pressure.
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