10 Questions
Veins have ______, which promote the unidirectional flow of low-pressure blood back to the heart.
valves
Veins have a thinner wall compared to ______.
arteries
Veins have a lower ______ compared to arteries.
pressure
The flow of blood in veins is ______ compared to arteries.
unidirectional
Veins transport ______ blood back to the heart.
deoxygenated
Veins have a larger ______ compared to arteries.
diameter
Veins have thinner ______ compared to arteries.
walls
Veins have a lower ______ compared to arteries.
resistance
Veins have a lower ______ compared to arteries.
velocity
Veins have ______ to promote the unidirectional flow of blood.
valves
Test your knowledge on hydrostatic columns and understand pressure concepts related to the movement of blood through the vasculature. Explore how hydrostatic pressure is exerted on a fluid due to gravity using the example of water columns and linking vessels.
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