Choose the incorrect statement regarding blood vessels.

A. Valves are found in veins but not arteries.
B. Discontinuous capillaries create sinusoids.
C. Smooth muscle surrounds capillaries.
D. Arteries contain more muscle than veins.


Answer: C

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