Question 23

(Multiple Choice)

Which of the following statements comparing arteries to veins is NOT true?


A)The arterial wall is stronger than the venous wall.
B)The lumen of an artery is larger in diameter than its corresponding vein.
C)Veins have valves, while arteries do not.
D)The blood pressure is higher in arteries than veins.
E)Arterial walls contain more elastic tissue than veins.

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