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To stop the blood travelling the wrong way down the vein. One way system lol.
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∙ 13y ago
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∙ 12y agoTo prevent blood flow back into the atriums of the heart.
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∙ 11y agoThey ensure that the backflow of blood in the veins does not occur. If it does occur it is called varicose veins.
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∙ 12y agoThe major function of valves in the veins is to prevent back flow of blood as in travels through them under low presure.
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What is it called when the valves of the veins do not function?
I do not no
What is the function of the valves in the veins for?
To reduce pooling due to gravity.
What is the function of valves in the heart and the veins?
I don't know what it is. I'm sorry :(
Whats the function of valves in the peripheral veins?
Valves in the peripheral veins prevent blood from backflow during the off beat of the heart. If not for the valves, the flow of blood would tend to pool at the extremities.
What is the function of valves int the heart and the veins?
The valves stop the blood flowing backwards through the circulatory system.
The function of valves in the veins?
The valves help the blood to go in one direction against gravity up towards the heart and prevent it from reluxing down. In case these valves malfunction varicose veins occur.
What is the major difference between arteries and veins?
Arteries carry blood away from the heart. Veins return blood to the heart.
What is the function of the valves in veins in the leg?
The valves help to prevent blood from seeping backwards. They provide a one way valve. When valves begin to fail blood may become stagnant and cause unsightly varicose veins - usually in the legs..
What is the function of the valves in veins in legs?
The valves help to prevent blood from seeping backwards. They provide a one way valve. When valves begin to fail blood may become stagnant and cause unsightly varicose veins - usually in the legs..
What is the function of valves in veins in the legs?
The valves help to prevent blood from seeping backwards. They provide a one way valve. When valves begin to fail blood may become stagnant and cause unsightly varicose veins - usually in the legs..
What is the function of the valves in the veins in the leg?
The valves help to prevent blood from seeping backwards. They provide a one way valve. When valves begin to fail blood may become stagnant and cause unsightly varicose veins - usually in the legs..
When valves of veins do not function properlythey are referred to as competent valves?
They would be considered incompetent valves because they are not working properly. You need all the vein valves to work properly for maximum functioning.
