Which statement is CORRECT?

a. Veins contain valves and arteries do not.
b. For an artery and vein of the same diameter, the vein would have a thicker wall.
c. Blood pressure is lower in arteries than in veins.
d. Both arteries and veins are under pressure.
e. Both B and D.


Veins contain valves and arteries do not.

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