HISTOLOGY
BLOOD VESSELS
Question
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Artery
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Vein
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Capillary
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Arteriole
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Detailed explanation-1: -Veins are generally larger in diameter, carry more blood volume and have thinner walls in proportion to their lumen. Arteries are smaller, have thicker walls in proportion to their lumen and carry blood under higher pressure than veins. Arteries and veins often travel in pairs using the same connective tissue pathways.
Detailed explanation-2: -Veins carry unoxygenated blood towards the heart, away from tissues at low pressure so the lumen is large. Blood moves more slower and often against gravity so valves and a larger lumen ensure it is still transported efficiently.
Detailed explanation-3: -Veins and venules have much thinner, less muscular walls than arteries and arterioles, largely because the pressure in veins and venules is much lower. Veins may dilate to accommodate increased blood volume. If a blood vessel breaks, tears, or is cut, blood leaks out, causing bleeding.