Question

Write four points of difference between arteries and veins

Answer 1

1.

arteries carry oxygenated blood except the Pulmonary artery whereas veins carry deoxygenated blood except the Pulmonary vein

2.

valves are present in case of veins to avoid the backflow of blood whereas it is absent in case of arteries

3.

blood in arteries flow at high pressure whereas in veins it flow at low pressure

4.

arteries carry blood from the heart to various parts whereas veins carry blood from various parts of the body to the heart