why does blood flow faster in arteries than veins
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The blood pressure drops after the blood passes through the capillaries, and with a larger lumen, reducing the resistance to allow blood flow at a lower pressure, veins have a lower blood pressure. Hence, arterial blood pressure is higher than venous blood pressure.
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''The arteries have thicker smooth muscle and connective tissue than the veins to accommodate the higher pressure and speed of freshly pumped blood. The veins are thinner walled as the pressure and rate of flow are much lower.''
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