Which of the Following Statements Best Describes the Difference Between

question 19

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements best describes the difference between a vein and artery?

• A) Veins have thicker walls than arteries.
• B) Venous circulation requires high pressure volume for the blood to travel back to the heart.
• C) Veins have valves that hinder the backflow of blood.
• D) Arteries have valves that hinder the backflow of blood.
• E) Arterial circulation does not require high pressure because of the elasticity of blood vessels.

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