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Veins have valves to prevent the backflow of blood as it returns to the heart, especially in the extremities where blood must travel against gravity. These valves ensure that blood flows in one direction, which is crucial for maintaining efficient circulation. In contrast, arteries do not have valves because the high pressure generated by the heart's pumping action keeps blood flowing steadily away from the heart, making backflow less of a concern.
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Do the arteries of limbs has valves?
No arteries have valves, only veins have valves to stop backflow.
What do veins have that arteries do not?
valves
What do arteries have that veins do not?
valves
Does arteries have valves to prevent back flow?
No, veins have the valves, arteries don't.
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.
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 are the chambers connected by?
Veins, arteries or valves
Do the larger arteries contain valves to prevent the back flow of blood?
No, veins have the valves, arteries don't.
What is the difference between the blood in the arteries and the blood in the veins?
Veins do not pulsate Arteries pulsate Veins can easily collapse Arteries do not collapse (except in shock) Veins contain valves Blood pressure is low in the veins and higher in the arteries
What is the major difference between arteries and veins?
Arteries carry blood away from the heart. Veins return blood to the heart.
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.
What are the 2 main differences between Arteries and Veins?
Viens carry blood away from the heart while veins carry blood towardj the heart. Arteries are generally thicker than veins because arteries must withstand the pressure of the blood coming away from the heart.
