Write four points of difference between arteries and veins.

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Artery Vein
These vessels carry blood from the heart to various body parts. These vessels carry blood from the various parts to the heart.
Carry oxygenated blood from the heart except the pulmonary artery. Carry deoxygenated blood from the body parts except the pulmonary vein.
Blood flows under high pressure. Blood flows under low pressure.
Absence of valves. Valves are present to prevent the backward flow of blood.

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Artery	Vein
These vessels carry blood from the heart to various body parts.	These vessels carry blood from the various parts to the heart.
Carry oxygenated blood from the heart except the pulmonary artery.	Carry deoxygenated blood from the body parts except the pulmonary vein.
Blood flows under high pressure.	Blood flows under low pressure.
Absence of valves.	Valves are present to prevent the backward flow of blood.