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Blood Veins Lower Walls Describe Structure Pressured Thick

Front Describe the structure of veins
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  • The blood is lower pressured so walls don't need to be as thick as artery walls
  • Veins have a bigger lumen than arteries to help the blood flow despite the lower pressure
  • Have valves to help keep the blood flowing in the right direction

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