Veins :) Flashcards
1
Q
What do the veins join up with?
A
The capilliries
2
Q
What state is the blood in at the veins?
A
Low pressure, the walls don’t need to be as thick as artery walls
3
Q
How big is the lumen in the veins?
A
Bigger than the arteries, this helps the blood flow despite the low pressure
4
Q
What else do veins have?
A
They have valves, these keep the blood flowing in the right direction
