Veins Flashcards
1
Q
What type of blood do veins carry and what is the exception?
A
Deoxygenated
Exceptions: pulmonary vein
2
Q
What pressure and where to?
A
Low pressure back to the heart
3
Q
Muscle layer?
A
Thin muscle layer
4
Q
Elastic layer?
A
Thin elastic layer
5
Q
Lumen size?
A
Large lumen
6
Q
Valves?
A
Yes- to prevent the backflow of blood
7
Q
Wall?
A
Thin wall
