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Nothing, it is only pressure that keeps blood moving in the right direction in arteries. Veins have valves that prevent backflow of blood, but arteries do not.
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∙ 13y ago
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∙ 9y agoVeins have valves to prevent the backflow of blood. Arteries, in contrast, do not have valves.
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∙ 10y agoThe veins and the heart both have valves in them and this prevents backflow blood.
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∙ 11y agothe valves that are present in the veins
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Do the larger arteries contain valves to prevent the back flow of blood?
No, veins have the valves, arteries don't.
What are the vessels called that carry blood away from the heart?
arteries
Arteries carry blood back to the heart?
no. veins do. Arteries carry blood away from the heart. A= away.
Do arteries have valves to allow blood to flow away from the heart?
No, they're aren't any valves in the arteries.
Do arteries transport oxygenated blood?
yes except for the pulmonary arteries.Arteries carry oxygen-rich blood to the tissues and veins carry oxygen-poor blood back to the heart and lungs.
Do the larger arteries contain valves to prevent the back flow of blood?
No, veins have the valves, arteries don't.
Why do giraffes have valves in their carotid arteries?
They have very long neck which the pulses in the arteries are not strong enough to push the blood up to the brain. The "VALVES" prevent the back flow of blood.........
Do smooth muscles prevent the backward flow of blood toward your heart?
No. Valves in the arteries are responsible for preventing back-flow of blood, not smooth muscles.
Does arteries have valves to prevent back flow?
No, veins have the valves, arteries don't.
What keeps the blood pumping in the right direction?
the contractions of the heart push the blood through vents, which close after the blood has passed to prevent back flow. these vents are also in Arteries.
TYpe of blood vessels delivers oxygen-rich blood from the heart?
The arteries carry oxygen-rich blood away from the heart and to the rest of the body. Veins carry oxygen-poor blood back to the heart to be oxidized.
Blood vessels that carry blood away from the heart are?
Arteries.
What does blood in arteries do?
bring blood back from heart
What is a thick walled blood vessels that carry blood awayfrom the heart?
Arteries ALWAYS bring blood away from the heart. Vein bring it back.
Are blood vessels that carry blood from the body back to the heart arteries?
No! Arteries convey blood away from the heart.
What are the vessels called that carry blood away from the heart?
arteries
Do arteries carry the blood back to the heart from the body?
Veins carry the blood back to the heart from the body. Arteries carry blood from the heart to the rest of the body.
