Explain the differences in structure between a vein and an artery

Arteries have a narrower lumen with a thicker layer of muscle tissue which contains more elastic. Whereas veins have a wider lumen with a thinner layer of muscle tissue. Veins also contain valves to prevent back flow as the blood flowing within them is at a lower pressure than the blood in arteries.

Answered by Louis K. Biology tutor

2097 Views

See similar Biology GCSE tutors

Related Biology GCSE answers

All answers ▸

Describe the process of diffusion with an example.


What is the equation for respiration?


Describe some of the means by which a plant might defend itself, bearing in mind that it is 'sessile' (it cannot move around)?


Define what degenerate genetic coding means and why it is advantageous


We're here to help

contact us iconContact usWhatsapp logoMessage us on Whatsapptelephone icon+44 (0) 203 773 6020
Facebook logoInstagram logoLinkedIn logo

© MyTutorWeb Ltd 2013–2025

Terms & Conditions|Privacy Policy
Cookie Preferences