When Comparing Veins and Arteries of the Same Diameter, Which

question 44

Multiple Choice

When comparing veins and arteries of the same diameter, which of the following statements is not true?

• A) Veins have thinner walls.
• B) Veins have valves.
• C) Veins have fewer smooth muscle fibers.
• D) Veins have a larger lumen.
• E) Veins have more elastic tissue.

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