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Varicose veins form when blood pools in the veins.

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Blood pressure decreases as blood moves from arteries to veins. For this reason, veins have valves to encourage the one-way flow of blood back to the heart.


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What happens when all tha blood goes to the veins?

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What type of blood vessel carries the blood to the heart?

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