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valves are not present in arteries because in arteries there is high blood pressure

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What do arteries contain that prevent the back flow of blood?

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.


Do the arteries of limbs has valves?

No arteries have valves, only veins have valves to stop backflow.


Does arteries have valves to prevent back flow?

No, veins have the valves, arteries don't.


Why are valves present in veins but now in arteries?

valves are only present in veins to stop the blood to move backwards through the vein but in arteries the muscle puts alot of pressure on the blood which stops it from moving in the wrong direction


Do the larger arteries contain valves to prevent the back flow of blood?

No, veins have the valves, arteries don't.


What do veins have that arteries do not?

valves


What do arteries have that veins do not?

valves


What statement is true of arteries?

Arteries carry blood with oxygen to the heart. Veins carry blood full of carbon dioxide to the lungs. Arteries have a thick wall. Veins have a thin wall. Arteries have no valves. Veins have valves.


What do the valves in arteries do?

Valves function to help keep blood flowing toward the heart. Arteries function to carry blood away from the heart.


How many valves are there in artery?

Arteries are valve-less vessels, meaning there are no valves.


What are the chambers connected by?

Veins, arteries or valves


Arteries contain valves that do what?

No arteries do not contain valves since there is enough pressure from the heart to force blood through these vessels without significant backflow between contractions.