Veins Vs Arteries Flashcards

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Veins

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  • Carry deoxygenated blood to the heart
  • Carry blood at a low pressure
  • Do not have a pulse
  • Thinner walls that can collapse
  • Have valves
  • Blood flow is slower
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Arteries

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Carries oxygenated blood away from the heart
Carries blood at high pressure
Have a pulse
Thick walls which don’t collapse
No valves
Blood flows faster
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