Which of the Following Statements Best Describes the Difference Between

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements best describes the difference between a vein and artery?

A) Veins have thicker walls than arteries.
B) Venous circulation requires high pressure volume for the blood to travel back to the heart.
C) Veins have valves that hinder the backflow of blood.
D) Arteries have valves that hinder the backflow of blood.
E) Arterial circulation does not require high pressure because of the elasticity of blood vessels.