Differentiate between an artery and a vein.
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| Artery | Vein |
| $(1)$ It generally transports oxygenated blood away from the heart. | $(1)$ It generally transports deoxygenated blood towards the heart. |
| $(2)$ Blood flows under high pressure. | $(2)$ Blood flows under low pressure. |
| $(3)$ The walls are thick,muscular,and elastic. | $(3)$ The walls are thin and possess valves to prevent backflow. |
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