When Contrasting Arteries and Veins, Which of the Following Statements

question 201

Multiple Choice

When contrasting arteries and veins, which of the following statements is true?

• A) Veins have thicker walls than arteries.
• B) Arteries have a thicker tunica media than veins.
• C) Veins have a tunica media, while arteries do not.
• D) Arteries have valves, but veins do not.
• E) Arteries have smooth muscle in their walls, but veins do not.

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