Differentiate between an artery and a vein.

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$(1)$ It generally transports oxygenated blood away from the heart.$(1)$ It generally transports deoxygenated blood towards the heart.
$(2)$ Blood flows under high pressure.$(2)$ Blood flows under low pressure.
$(3)$ The walls are thick,muscular,and elastic.$(3)$ The walls are thin and possess valves to prevent backflow.

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