Which One of the Following is a CORRECT Statement

Question

Which one of the following is a CORRECT statement?
A) Blood pressure is higher in veins than in arteries since blood must be returned to the heart.
B) Veins are more distensible than arteries.
C) Veins have a smaller lumen than arteries.
D) The walls of veins are made up of two distinct layers of tissues.
E) Veins carry blood to the capillaries of the body.

Accepted Answer

Veins are more distensible than arteries because they have thinner walls and less smooth muscle, allowing them to expand more easily to accommodate varying volumes of blood.