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If the entire blood flow was reversed, you would die. Arteries and veins have different functions and structures. Arteries bring blood, oxygen, and nutrients to cells, and veins take waste away from cells. Veins have valves in them to keep the flow going the correct way. The body couldn't function is the blood flow was reversed.

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