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Explain the differences.

Arteries and veins.

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ArteriesVeins
1.Carries blood towards organs and away from heart.Carries blood towards heart and away from organs.
2.Carries fully oxygenated bloodCarries deoxygenated and CO2 enriched blood.
3.Blood flows with high pressure and jerks.Blood flows with low pressure and smoothly.
4.Have no valuesHave valves to prevent backflow of blood.
5.Walls are elastic.Walls are non-elastic.
6.Are Deeply placed.Are superficial.
7.Branched and decreases in size.Unites and increases in size
8.Can constrict and dilateCannot constrict.
9.Have thick and muscular wallsHave thin and less muscular walls.
10.Smallest artery is called arterioleSmallest vein is called Venules.

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