Arteries and veins are alike but are different. I can tell that 60% of people don't know what is called an artery (singular form of arteries), but are more familiar with vein.
The truth is, we can't just rush to the differences of both terms without taking a view of what they actually mean. Thus, we have to know what they are.
What is an Artery?
An artery is a thick, elastic and muscular wall which carries oxygenated blood away from the heart.
Note:The combined word "oxygenated blood" as used above means the combination of blood and oxygen. That is, the mixed with oxygen with have breath in.
What is Vein?
Vein is a thin, less muscular and less elastic wall which carries deoxygenated blood towards the heart.
Note:The combined word "deoxygenated blood" means blood without oxygen in it.
Having read what artery and vein meant, let's not much time to their differences. Enjoy!!!
Seven Major Differences Between Arteries And Veins
| Arteries | Veins |
|---|---|
| 1. Thick, elastic and muscular walls | Thin, less muscular and less elastic walls |
| 2. Carry blood away from the heart | Carry blood towards the heart |
| 3. Carry oxygenated blood except pulmonary artery | Carry deoxygenated blood except pulmonary vein |
| 4. Bright red in colour | Dull red in colour |
| 5. Flow with high pressure i.e blood | Blood in veins flow in low pressure |
| 6. Do not posses valves | Posses valves to prevent the backward flow of blood |
| 7. Pulses are readily detectable in arteries | Pulses are not readily detectable in veins |
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