Which of the following are present in the structure of veins that aren't present in arteries?

Tunica Externa

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Tunica Media

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Endothelium layer

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Venous Valves

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Solution

The correct option is D
Venous Valves

The primary difference in the structure of arteries and veins is that veins consist of venous valves. They are bicuspid (two) flap-like structures made of elastic tissue. The valves function to keep blood moving only in one direction towards the heart.

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