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photoshop1234 [79]
3 years ago
13

Veins have a much lower blood pressure than arteries. Which of these prevents backflow of blood in veins?

Biology
2 answers:
posledela3 years ago
5 0
I Think it would be B One-way valves in veins
Crank3 years ago
3 0

Answer:

B. one–way valves in veins

Explanation:

Veins are thin-walled blood vessels as compared to the arteries. The veins are superficially located under the skin in the body. They bring deoxygenated blood to the heart form the body cells. Since the blood pressure in the veins is low, the presence of valves along their length to prevent backflow of blood away from the heart.

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