MEDICAL
ARTERIES
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Question
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I have a large lumen, I have thin muscular walls.
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Artery
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Vein
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Capillary
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Arteriole
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -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-2: -Arteries are more muscular and have smaller, rounder lumens (internal spaces) than veins. The artery lumen has a wavy endothelium, or inner lining, due to the configuration of elastic tissue beneath it.
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