Which of the Following Statements About Veins Is FALSE

question 149

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about veins is FALSE?

• A)Veins located in the head have one-way valves that help prevent blood from pooling due to gravity.
• B)The blood pressure within the veins is much lower than the blood pressure within the arteries.
• C)Veins have thinner walls than arteries.
• D)As much as 80% of the total blood volume resides in the venous circulation at any given time.
• E)None of the answer options is false.

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