Which of the Following Statements Comparing Arteries to Veins Is

question 16

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements comparing arteries to veins is NOT true?

• A)The arterial wall is stronger than the venous wall.
• B)The lumen of an artery is larger in diameter than its corresponding vein.
• C)Veins have valves, while arteries do not.
• D)The blood pressure is higher in arteries than veins.
• E)Arterial walls contain more elastic tissue than veins.

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