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State three structural differences between arteries and veins.

Answer Text:
- Arteries have thick muscular walls; veins have thinner and less muscular walls.
- Arteries have narrow lumen; veins have wider lumen.
- Arteries have no valves except at junction with heart; veins have valves at regular intervals.