Describe four (4) anatomical AND physiological differences between an artery and avein.Remember that "anatomical" means structure, and "physiological" means function.(That means explain, not just the structural differences, but also the "why.")

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Describe four (4) anatomical AND physiological differences between an artery and a vein. Remember that "anatomical" means structure, and "physiological" means function. (That means explain, not just the structural differences, but also the "why.")