Solution
ARTERIES | VEINS |
Involved in carrying oxygenated blood except for pulmonary arteries | Involved in carrying deoxygenated blood except for pulmonary veins |
Consists of three distinct layers, which are rigid, thicker and highly muscular. | Consists of three distinct layers, which are thinner and less muscular |
Red in colour. | Blue in colour. |
Carry blood away from the heart to various parts of the body. | Carry blood towards the heart from the various parts of the body. |