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Question
Write two points of differences between arteries and veins.
Solution
| Arteries | Veins |
| 1. Arteries are blood vessels which carry blood away from the heart. | 1. Veins are blood vessels which carry blood towards the heart. |
| 2. Arteries are thick-walled blood vessels. | 2. Veins are thin-walled blood vessels. |
| 3. The blood flow in arteries is rapid and under higher blood pressure. | 3. The blood flow in veins is slower and under lower blood pressure. |
| 4. Arteries are situated deep inside the body. | 4. Veins are situated superficially in the body. |
| 5. Arteries do not have valves. | 5. Veins have valves to prevent the backflow of blood. |
| 6. Except for the pulmonary artery, all arteries carry oxygenated blood. | 6. Except for the pulmonary vein, all veins carry deoxygenated blood. |
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