Veins Flashcards by Viana Shahbazi | Brainscape

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Veins

Description:

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Veins have one-way valves that move blood toward the heart. The superior vena cava returns blood from the head and neck. The inferior vena cava returns blood from the lower body..

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Veins

Job:

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carry blood (oxygen-poor) back to the heart

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Veins

What Can Go Wrong?

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Varicose veins are when valves in your veins fail or the walls weaken; which causes swelling

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