Write any four difference between arteries and veins? Answer in short.
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Explanation:
arteries:
1)Involved in carrying oxygenated blood except for pulmonary arteries
2)Consists of three distinct layers, which are rigid, thicker and highly muscular.
3)Located deep within the body.
4)Red in colour
5)Carry blood away from the heart to various parts of the body.
6)High pressure, as the blood flows by the pumping pressure of the heart.
7)Comparatively higher oxygen level.
8)The level of carbon dioxide is low
9)In the downward direction from the heart to the body tissues.
10)Lumen is narrow
11)Valves are absent
12)Arteries are at a greater risk of certain diseases like angina pectoris, atherosclerosis, etc
veins:
1)Involved in carrying deoxygenated blood except for pulmonary veins
2)Consists of three distinct layers, which are thinner and less muscular
3)Peripherally located closer to the skin.
4)Blue in colour.
5)Carry blood towards the heart from the various parts of the body.
6)Low pressure, as the blood flows by the capillary action of the veins.
7)Comparatively low oxygen level.
8)The level of carbon dioxide is high
9)In the upward direction from the body tissues to the heart.
10)Lumen is wide.
11)Valves are present
12)Veins are less susceptible to diseases such as varicose veins.
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