Question

Differentiate between an artery and vein

Answer 1

Answer:

• These vessels carry blood from the heart to various body parts.
• These vessels carry blood from the various parts to the heart.
• Carry oxygenated blood from the heart except the pulmonary artery.
• Carry deoxygenated blood from the body parts except the pulmonary vein.
• Blood flows under high pressure.
• Blood flows under low pressure.
• Absence of valves.
• Valves are present to prevent the backward flow of blood.