Differentiate between pulmonary artery and pulmonary vein.

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Pulmonary Artery
The pulmonary artery carry deoxygenated blood from the heart to the lungs.
Pulmonary Vein
The pulmonary vein carry oxygenated blood from the lungs to the heart (left auricle).
Pulmonary Artery Pulmonary Vein
1.The pulmonary artery carry deoxygenated blood from the heart to the lungs 1.The pulmonary vein carry oxygenated blood from the lungs to the heart .
2. These blood vessels comprise valves, thicker and elastic walls. 2. These blood vessels comprise thinner walls.

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Pulmonary Artery	Pulmonary Vein
1.The pulmonary artery carry deoxygenated blood from the heart to the lungs	1.The pulmonary vein carry oxygenated blood from the lungs to the heart .
2. These blood vessels comprise valves, thicker and elastic walls.	2. These blood vessels comprise thinner walls.