Which Statement About Arteries and Veins Is CORRECT

question 137

Multiple Choice

Which statement about arteries and veins is CORRECT?

• A) For an artery and vein of the same diameter, the vein would have a thicker wall.
• B) Veins contain valves and arteries do not.
• C) Blood pressure is lower in arteries than in veins.
• D) When empty, an artery is more likely to be collapsed (flattened) than a vein.
• E) Both arteries and veins are under pressure.

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