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What is the difference between veins and arteries?
| Arteries | Veins |
| Arteries carries oxygenated blood away from the heart. | Vein transports de-oxygenated blood towards the heart. |
| Pulmonary arteries are the only arteries that carries de-oxygenated blood. | Pulmonary veins are the only veins that carry oxygenated blood. |
| Oxygen level is high and carbon dioxide level is low in arterial blood. | Oxygen level is low and carbon dioxide level is high in arterial blood. |
| Arteries are usually positioned deeper inside the body. | Veins are usually positioned closer or beneath the skin surface. |
| Walls of the arteries are much stronger and rigid compare to veins | Walls of the veins are less strong and easily collapsible . |
| Blood pressure is high in arteries | Blood pressure is low in veins |
Updated on: 06-Apr-2023
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