in blood transfusion ,blood is drawn from a vein rather than an artery , why?

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During blood transfusion, blood is taken from the veins as they are located superficially and blood flow in veins is slow. It is difficult to obtain blood from arteries as the blood flows at a very high speed and they are located deep inside.

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in blood transfusion ,blood is drawn from a vein rather than an artery , why?

Dear student, During blood transfusion, blood is taken from the veins as they are located superficially and blood flow in veins is slow. It is difficult to obtain blood from arteries as the blood flows at a very high speed and they are located deep inside. Regards

Dear student,
During blood transfusion, blood is taken from the veins as they are located superficially and blood flow in veins is slow. It is difficult to obtain blood from arteries as the blood flows at a very high speed and they are located deep inside.

Regards