When contrasting arteries and veins, which of the following statements is true?
A. Veins have thicker walls than arteries.
B. Arteries have smooth muscle in their walls, but veins do not.
C. Arteries have a thicker tunica media than veins.
D. Arteries have valves, but veins do not.
E. Veins have a tunica media, while arteries do not.
Answer: C
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