Question

Arteries have valves in their lumen.

• A. True
• B. False

Answer 1

The correct option is B False

1. Arteries transport blood from the heart to the rest of the body.
2. Except for pulmonary artery, which carry deoxygenated blood to the lungs, arteries carry oxygenated blood.
3. Arteries do not have valves in their lumen as the blood pressure in them is high enough to prevent the backflow of blood.
4. Veins have valves in their lumen.

Final answer: So the given statement is false.