Question

Consider the following statements: Assertion (A): Arteries are more elastic than veins. Reason (R): The wall of arteries has thick muscular wall and two elastic laminae.

• A. Both (A) and (R) are correct, (R) is the correct explanation for (A)
• B. Both (A) and (R) are correct, (R) is not the correct explanation for (A)
• C. (A) is correct, but (R) is not correct
• D. (A) is not correct, but (R) is correct

Hint:

Arteries:
• Thick wall
• Narrow lumen
• More elastic
• High pressure blood flow Veins:
• Thin wall
• Wider lumen
• Less elastic
• Possess valves

Answer 1

The Correct Option is A