Which of the following statements concerning veins is FALSE?

A. There is less smooth muscle and elastic tissue in veins as compared to arteries.
B. Veins contain so much of the body's blood that they are considered blood reservoirs.
C. Weak venous valves may result in varicose veins.
D. Skeletal muscle movement and breathing movements help in returning venous blood to the heart.
E. The tunica interna is the thickest tunic in veins.


Answer: E. The tunica interna is the thickest tunic in veins.

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