T. S. of artery and T.S. of vein.

Question

Distinguish between the following :

T. S. of artery and T.S. of vein.

Answer 1

T. S. of artery	T.S. of vein
1. Histologically in transverse section of artery there are three walls, tunica externa, tunica media and tunica interna or endothelium.	1. Histologically in transverse section of vein there are three walls, tunica externa, tunica media and tunica interna or endothelium.
2. Tunica media is thick and muscular.	2. Tunica media is thinner as compared to artery.
3. Lumen of artery is narrow.	3. Lumen of vein is broad.