Blood vessels

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Veins

  • Transports blood to the heart.
  • Had valves
  • Blue because they dont have oxygen and are full of waste
  • Carry blood under a low pressure(thin wall)
  • Has large lumen.
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Arteries

  • Transports blood away from the heart 
  • Don't have valves
  • Red because they have oxygen
  • Has a pulse and blood travels in spurts
  • Carries blood under a high pressure
  • Has small lumen
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