How can you tell the difference between the artery and the vein? Compare the visible features inthe chart below.ArterycharacteristicsVeincharacteristicsIs lumenopen (patent)or collapsed?Relative lumensizeRelative wallthicknessVisible tissuetypes visible inwall

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Human Anatomy & Physiology (11th Edition)

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Author:Elaine N. Marieb, Katja N. Hoehn

Publisher:Elaine N. Marieb, Katja N. Hoehn

Chapter1: The Human Body: An Orientation

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How can you tell the difference between the artery and the vein? Compare the visible features in
the chart below.
Artery
characteristics
Vein
characteristics
Is lumen
open (patent)
or collapsed?
Relative lumen
size
Relative wall
thickness
Visible tissue
types visible in
wall

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The human cardiovascular system comprises a central pumping organ called the heart, with associated blood vessels. These vessels form a closed circuit around the body and may include arteries, veins, and capillaries. Arteries carry the oxygenated blood except for the pulmonary artery, veins carry deoxygenated blood except for the pulmonary vein, and capillaries are meant for the exchange of gases and nutrients with the body tissues.