Biology, asked by mahua55, 9 months ago

why do arteries have higher pressure than veins. ​

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Answered by Mwikhun
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Answer:

Blood pressure in the arteries is much higher than in the veins, in part due to receiving blood from the heart after contraction, but also due to their contractile capacity. The tunica media of arteries is thickened compared to veins, with smoother muscle fibers and elastic tissue.

Answered by lombethandi
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Answer: Arteries pump blood around the body, so more pressure is needed for it to move around the body at a good speed.

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