Difference between Arteries and Veins
No. | Arteries |
Veins |
1. | Walls of arteries are thick and highly muscular. | Walls of veins are thin and collapsible walls. |
2. | Colour of the arteries is generally red. | Colour of the veins is generally Blue. |
3. | Arteries are deeply situated within the body. | Veins are found close to the skin. |
4. | Level of oxygen in the arteries is generally high. | Level of oxygen in the veins is generally low. |
5. | Arteries contain small lumen and do not contain valve. | Veins contain large lumen and valve. |
6. | Arteries are located in deep layers of the body and blood pressure is high. | Veins are located superficially in the body and blood pressure is low. |
7. | Arteries have distributed blood to the body organs and are deep seated. | Veins have collection of blood from the body organs and are seen subcutaneously. |
8. | Arteries are actually divided into arterioles and arteries carry blood away from the heart. | Veins are actually divided into venules and veins carry blood towards the heart. |