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Check all the characteristics of veins:

A. Carry oxygenated blood from heart to appendages of the body

B. Thick elastic muscular walls

C. Blood flows under low pressure

D. Lack smooth muscle

Solution

Correct statement:

C. Blood flows under low pressure

Explanation:

Yes, veins have really low pressure so that is why they have valves and smooth muscle to aid the venous return. high blood pressure was present arteries.

False statement:

A. Carry oxygenated blood from heart to appendages of the body

Explanation: The arteries are the large blood vessels that carry oxygenated blood from the heart to all the organs and muscles of the body

B. Thick elastic muscular walls

Explanation:

Thick elastic muscular walls are present in arteries when comparing with other blood vessels. Arteries are also supported by thick muscles and elastic fibers, unlike veins and capillaries.

D. Lack smooth muscle

Explanation:

Smooth muscle are present in veins, but it is considerably less than the arteries, hence their smaller wall thickness.