Question

Short / Long type answer type questions.
Fluids are injected into the circulatory system through the veins and not arteries.

Answer 1

Fluids are injected into the circulatory system through the veins and not arteries because :

1. Arteries are deep, Veins are superficial so easy to access.

2. Arteries have higher pressures, so puncture site more likely to bleed if pressure not applied till bleeding stops.

3. There is usually only one artery supplying a limb (where it is easier to access) but more than one veins draining the same areas.