Veins Flashcards
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What type of wall does a vein have
A
They have thinner walls then arteries and carry blood under low pressure
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Q
What do veins do
A
They carry blood towards the heart
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Q
What assists back flow
A
Valves prevent back flows
3
Q
Venous return what is it
A
Blood flows back to the heart
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Q
What assists venous return
A
Gravity and muscular pumping action of surrounding skeletal muscles
