The difference between arteries and Veins are:
Arteries
- The arteries carry blood from the heart to the various parts of the body.
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- The walls of arteries are thicker than those of veins.
- Arterial blood is rich in oxygen and dissolved food.
- Arteries do not have valves.
- Pulmonary artery is an exceptional artery.
Veins
- Veins carry blood to the heart from various parts of body.
- The walls of veins are thinner than arteries.
- Venal blood is rich in carbon dioxide and wastes.
- Veins have valves.
- Pulmonary vein is an exceptional vein.