Biology
JAMB 2018
Which of the following features is not a characteristic of arteries? Arteries
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A.
possess valves at internals throughout their length
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B.
have thick muscular and elastic walls
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C.
carry blood away from the heart
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D.
transport oxygenated blood with the exception of the pulmonary artery
Correct Answer: Option A
Explanation
*Caries blood away from heart
*Thick, muscular, elastic wall
*Blood is at high pressure and flows fast in spurts(pulse waves)
*Valves absent (except for semi-lunar valves near the heart)
*Blood is oxygenated (except that is pulmonary arteries)
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