Asked in Premeth Test 30 — CirculationModerate

A vein differs from an artery in having:

Correct answer: D. Valves control direction of blood flow towards heart

  • A. Strong muscular walls
  • B. Narrow lumen
  • C. Valves control direction of blood flow opposite to heart
  • D. Valves control direction of blood flow towards heart

Explanation

All the veins transport blood to the heart.

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