Haryana PMT Haryana PMT Solved Paper-2010

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    Pulmonary   artery   is   different   from pulmonary vein because it has

    A)  larger lumen                    

    B)  thick muscular walls

    C)  no endothelium

    D)  valves

    Correct Answer: B

    Solution :

    Arteries have thick walls, narrow lumen but no valves. Endothelium is present in both arteries and veins. Arteries receive blood directly from         the heart they must be able to withstand the     immense pressure of the blood as it is forced   out of the heart. Whereas veins cany blood        towards the heart.


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