Arteries are thick, with an elastic muscle layer to help cope with the high pressure of blood travelling through. As blood is travelling to and from the heart it is becoming oxygenated and deoxygenated. Blood is said to be bright red when travelling through the arteries because of the oxygen it is carrying, whilst deoxygenated blood is said to be dark red within the veins because the lack of oxygen in it.
Another differences between arteries and veins is the location of them inside the body. Veins are said to be closer to the skin, if you were to look at your wrist you may be able to see the dark purple veins running up your wrists. Arteries are much deeper in the body and wont be seen from the
Another differences between arteries and veins is the location of them inside the body. Veins are said to be closer to the skin, if you were to look at your wrist you may be able to see the dark purple veins running up your wrists. Arteries are much deeper in the body and wont be seen from the