Veins Have Less Elastin in Their Walls Than Do Arteries

question 92

True/False

Veins have less elastin in their walls than do arteries.

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Definitions:

PKU

Phenylketonuria, a rare inherited disorder that increases the levels of a substance called phenylalanine in the blood, requiring a strict diet to prevent intellectual disability and other health problems.

Intellectual Disability

A condition characterized by significant limitations in both intellectual functioning and adaptive behavior, which includes many everyday social and practical skills.

Myelination

The process of forming a myelin sheath around the nerves to improve the speed and efficiency of electrical signals transmission in the nervous system.

Medulla

An essential section of the brainstem involved in controlling autonomic functions such as heartbeat and breathing.