Explain the difference between arteries and veins.

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Arteries Veins

1. Carries blood towards organs and away from heart. [0.5 mark] 1. Carries blood towards heart and away from organs. [0.5 mark]

2. Carries fully oxygenated blood. [0.5 mark] 2. Carries deoxygenated and CO₂ enriched blood. [0.5 mark]

3. Blood flows with high pressure and jerks. [0.5 mark] 3. Blood flows with low pressure and smoothly. [0.5 mark]

4. Branched and decreases in size. [0.5 mark] 4. Unites and increases in size. [0.5 mark]

5. Smallest artery is called arteriole. [0.5 mark] 5. Smallest vein is called venules. [0.5 mark]

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Arteries	Veins
1. Carries blood towards organs and away from heart. [0.5 mark]	1. Carries blood towards heart and away from organs. [0.5 mark]
2. Carries fully oxygenated blood. [0.5 mark]	2. Carries deoxygenated and CO₂ enriched blood. [0.5 mark]
3. Blood flows with high pressure and jerks. [0.5 mark]	3. Blood flows with low pressure and smoothly. [0.5 mark]
4. Branched and decreases in size. [0.5 mark]	4. Unites and increases in size. [0.5 mark]
5. Smallest artery is called arteriole. [0.5 mark]	5. Smallest vein is called venules. [0.5 mark]