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Blood pressure is higher in veins than arteries?
No, pressure is higher in the arteries.
Why do arteries have thicker walls then veins?
Because arteries are narrower, thus increasing the pressure in the arteries. So you need thicker walls to contain the blood under pressure.
What is the lowest pressure exerted by blood in your arteries is your- blood pressure?
The lowest pressure exerted by blood in your arteries is your diastolic blood pressure.
Where is blood pressure is the greatest?
in the arteries
Do arteries have low pressure?
No, arteries have high pressure as they carry blood from the heart to the rest of the body.
Why do arteries?
Arteries are high-pressure vessels. However, this pressure is not constant. As the heart pumps blood into the arteries, the pressure dramatically increases. They must stretch to accommodate this change, or risk rupturing.
Why do arteries stretch?
Arteries are high-pressure vessels. However, this pressure is not constant. As the heart pumps blood into the arteries, the pressure dramatically increases. They must stretch to accommodate this change, or risk rupturing.
Where is the greatest pressure?
in the arteries
Does your blood flow at a higher pressure in the veins than in the arteries?
No, its higher in the arteries due to the pressure of the heart beating.
In an orbiting space station would the blood pressure in major arteries in the leg ever be greater than the blood pressure in major arteries in neck?
yes the blood pressure in major arteries in the leg is greater than the blood pressure in arteries in neck during orbiting in an orbiting space station.
What has thinner walls arteries or veins?
Arteries have thicker wall because the pressure in the arteries is much higher.
what are the effect hardening on the arteries?
Hardening of the arteries can create serious side effects such as strokes, heart attacks, and high blood pressure. Some of the causes of atherosclerosis include hereditary, smoking, high cholesterol, diabetes, and obesity.
