GENERAL HISTOLOGY

VASCULAR

TYPES OF ARTERIES

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which of the following is false about veins?
A
Carry blood back to the heart
B
Thin layer of muscle
C
Narrow lumen
D
Carry blood at low pressure
E
Contain valves to prevent backflow
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Arteries have smaller lumens than veins, a characteristic that helps to maintain the pressure of blood moving through the system. Together, their thicker walls and smaller diameters give arterial lumens a more rounded appearance in cross section than the lumens of veins.

Detailed explanation-2: -So, the correct answer is ‘Capillary’

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