Which One of the Following Is a CORRECT Statement

question 56

Multiple Choice

Which one of the following is a CORRECT statement?

• A) Blood pressure is higher in veins than in arteries since blood must be returned to the heart.
• B) Veins are more distensible than arteries.
• C) Veins have a smaller lumen than arteries.
• D) The walls of veins are made up of two distinct layers of tissues.
• E) Veins carry blood to the capillaries of the body.

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