what are the differences between arteries and veins.

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Arteries Veins

Arteries carry blood away from the heart. Veins carry blood towards the heart.

They carry oxygen rich blood except pulmonary artery. They carry de-oxygenated blood except pulmonary vein.

They are with thick walls to withstand high pressure. They are thin walled.

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Arteries	Veins
Arteries carry blood away from the heart.	Veins carry blood towards the heart.
They carry oxygen rich blood except pulmonary artery.	They carry de-oxygenated blood except pulmonary vein.
They are with thick walls to withstand high pressure.	They are thin walled.