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They prevent back flow and help to return blood to the heart.

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What is the function of venous valves?

Valves aid in venous return by preventing the back flow of blood.


What maintains venous blood flow?

valves


Do both arterial and venous vessels have valves?

No, only venous vessels have valves. Valves in veins help prevent the backflow of blood and aid in promoting blood flow back to the heart. Arterial vessels do not have valves because blood in arteries is under higher pressure and flows away from the heart.


Which is associated with aging increasing blood pressure weakening of venous valves arteriosclerosis or stenosis of the ductus arteriosus?

weakening of the venous valves


Which vessels have valves?

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What A flap of tissue that prevents blood from flowing backwards?

Venous valves .


What is a flap of tissue prevents blood from flowing backwards is a?

Venous valves .


What flap of tissue that prevents blood from flowing backwards?

Venous valves .


Channel through which venous blood flows?

vena cava


Who discovered that venous valves help aid in the return of blood to the heart?

William Harvey


Why are there valves in viens but not arteries?

Venous blood is under very little pressure, so the valves prevent the blood from flowing the wrong way. Arterial blood is under pressure from the heart, so it does not need valves.


What does the venous system do?

The venous system is responsible for returning deoxygenated blood from the tissues back to the heart. It transports this blood through a network of veins, which have valves to prevent the backflow of blood. The venous system also plays a role in regulating blood volume and pressure in the body.