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Explain how the design of arteries and veins is adapted to the blood pressure they carry.

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Cambridge IGCSE BiologyTransport in animalsSupplement content

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This point belongs to Blood vessels, especially Blood vessels outcomes.
You need to be able to explain how the design of arteries and veins is adapted to the blood pressure they carry.
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Paper 4Theory (Extended)3 marks

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The artery has thick walls with a narrow lumen. The vein has thinner walls with a wider lumen and valves inside.

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Explain how the structure of arteries is adapted to the blood pressure they carry.
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