Chapter 6 The cardiovascular system/Fig 6.02.jpg

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A scanning electron microscope view of an artery and vein. The artery (above – small arrow) has a smaller lumen and endothelium that is aligned to the direction of the rapid flow. In contrast, the vein (below – large arrow) has a large capacitance and polygonal endothelial cells.