Question
Differentiate between arteries and veins.
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Answer
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S. No
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Arteries
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Veins
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(a)
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Arteries carry blood from the heart to different parts of the body.
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Veins bring blood from different parts of the body to the heart.
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(b)
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Arteries have thick walls to withstand the pressure of the blood.
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Veins are thin walled and blood flows with very little pressure.
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(c)
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They do not have valves.
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They possess valves to prevent back flow of blood.
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(d)
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Blood flow in arteries is due to pumping action of heart.
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Blood flows due to contraction of muscles.
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