Which statement about arteries and veins is CORRECT?
A) For an artery and vein of the same diameter, the vein would have a thicker wall.
B) Veins contain valves and arteries do not.
C) Blood pressure is lower in arteries than in veins.
D) When empty, an artery is more likely to be collapsed (flattened) than a vein.
E) Both arteries and veins are under pressure.
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