Essentials of Human Anatomy & Physiology (12th Edition)

by Marieb, Elaine N.; Hoehn, Katja N.

Published by Pearson

ISBN 10: 1292216239

ISBN 13: 978-1-29221-623-2

Chapter 11 - The Cardiovascular System - Review Questions - Page 421: 8

Answer

a. the artery wall is thicker c. the artery lumen is smaller

Work Step by Step

The arteries have thicker walls and smaller radius than the veins. The arteries also have smaller lumen.

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