Question
Differentiate between arteries and veins.

Answer

S.No.
Arteries
Veins
$1.$
They carry blood away from heart They carry blood towards heart.
They carry blood away from heart They carry blood towards heart.
$2.$
They carry oxygenated blood except pulmonary artery.
They carry deoxygenated blood except pulmonary vein.
$3.$
They lack valves.
They have valves to prevent backflow of blood.
$4.$
They are thick walled and deeply seated They are thin walled and superficially located beneath skin.
They are thick walled and deeply seated They are thin walled and superficially located beneath skin.

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