PATHOLOGY MCQ
BLOOD VESSELS
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Question
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Which blood vessel has the thickest walls?
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vein
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artery
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capillary
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both veins and capillaries
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Arteries have thicker wall as compared to arteriole and veins.
Detailed explanation-2: -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.
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