Which of the following is true when comparing arteries and veins? AArteries are less muscular than veins. BArteries have valves; veins do not. C"At any given time, there is more blood present in arteries than in veins." DArteries carry blood away from the heart; veins carry blood to the heart.

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Which of the following is true when comparing arteries and veins?

	A	Arteries are less muscular than veins.
	B	Arteries have valves; veins do not.
	C	"At any given time, there is more blood present in arteries than in veins."
	D	Arteries carry blood away from the heart; veins carry blood to the heart.

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Arteries are more muscular than veins. arteries carry oxygenated blood.

arteries do not have valves because heart can pump the blood with a force in a single direction.

veins have valves.

there is more blood in the veins because veins are thinner.

veins can hold more blood.

Arteries carry blood away from the heart and veins carry blood to the heart.

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