explain the difference . arteries and veins
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Arteries carry blood from the heart to the rest of the body, whereas veins carry blood from the rest of the body back to the heart. Almost all arteries carry oxygenated blood and almost all veins carry deoxygenated blood. ... Arteries have a thick elastic muscle layer, whereas the muscle layer for veins is much thinner
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Arteries :
1. Arteries carry oxygenated blood.
2. Arteries carry blood from heart to body.
3. It's wall is usually thicker than veins to counter act the pressure of blood.
Veins :
1. Veins carry deoxygenated blood.
2. Veins carry blood from body to heart.
3. It's wall is thinner than artery.
1. Arteries carry oxygenated blood.
2. Arteries carry blood from heart to body.
3. It's wall is usually thicker than veins to counter act the pressure of blood.
Veins :
1. Veins carry deoxygenated blood.
2. Veins carry blood from body to heart.
3. It's wall is thinner than artery.
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