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2 February, 16:53

Why are arteries thick walled while veins are thick walled

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  1. 2 February, 17:08
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    Arteries have to carry blood at high pressure so they need thick, muscular walls to withstand this whereas veins carry blood

    at a much lower pressure
  2. 2 February, 17:16
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    as the blood rushes at a higher speed in the arteries while the blood in the vein flows really slowly (comparitively)
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