Question

Distinguish between arteries and veins?

Answer 1

Arteries	Veins
1. Arteries are the blood vessels that carry blood away from the heart.	1. Veins are the blood vessels that carry blood to the heart.
2. Arteries carry oxygenated blood except pulmonary artery.	2. Veins carry deoxygenated blood except pulmonary veins.
3. Arteries usually lie deep inside the body.	3. Veins are usually located superficially.
4. These are thick walled.	4. These are thin walled.
5. These do not have valves.	5. These have semilunar valves
6. Blood pressure is high.	6. Blood pressure is low.