How are arteries and veins structurally different from one another?
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Artery Vein

1. Wall of artery is strong, thick and elastic 1. Wall of vein is weak, thin and non-elastic

2. All arteries carry oxygenated blood except pulmonary arteries 2. All veins carry deoxygenated blood except pulmonary veins

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Artery	Vein
1. Wall of artery is strong, thick and elastic	1. Wall of vein is weak, thin and non-elastic
2. All arteries carry oxygenated blood except pulmonary arteries	2. All veins carry deoxygenated blood except pulmonary veins

How are arteries and veins structurally different from one another? [Review question: Pg. No: 215]

Artery Vein 1. Wall of artery is strong, thick and elastic 1. Wall of vein is weak, thin and non-elastic 2. All arteries carry oxygenated blood except pulmonary arteries 2. All veins carry deoxygenated blood except pulmonary veins

How are arteries and veins structurally different from one another?
[Review question: Pg. No: 215]

Artery Vein

1. Wall of artery is strong, thick and elastic 1. Wall of vein is weak, thin and non-elastic

2. All arteries carry oxygenated blood except pulmonary arteries 2. All veins carry deoxygenated blood except pulmonary veins