LooseLeaf for Human Anatomy
LooseLeaf for Human Anatomy
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ISBN: 9781259285271
Author: Michael McKinley Dr., Valerie O'Loughlin, Elizabeth Pennefather-O'Brien
Publisher: McGraw-Hill Education
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What is the basic distinction between arteries and veins?

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To determine:

The basic differences between arteries and veins.

Introduction:

Arteries and veins carry blood in the body. Arteries transfer blood from the heart to the body and carry oxygenated blood. On the contrary, veins carry deoxygenated blood from the body to the heart.

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The basic differences between arteries and veins are as follows:

No. Characteristics Arteries Veins
1. Wall Arteries contain thick walls. The vein has a thin wall.
2. Valves No valves are present in the artery. Valves are present in the veins.
3. Blood Except for pulmonary artery, all arteries carry oxygenated blood. Except for pulmonary veins, all veins carry deoxygenated blood.

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