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Arteries V Veins, Explain the structures and functions of arteries and…
Arteries V Veins
Structure
Walls
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- Significantly Larger than 10 μm
- Contain less muscle ands elastic fibers
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Valves
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Valves present in veins which open and close, preventing blood flowing back when pressure drops (Oxford)
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Structure
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Thick arterial walls
Muscle
Arterial muscle contracts to control blood pressure and is embedded in the walls of the artery (Oxford)
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