Venous return mechanisms Flashcards by Alex Xander | Brainscape

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skeletal pump

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when muscles contract and relax they change shape and press on nearby veins causing a pumping effect

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respiratory pump

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when muscles contract and relax they compress nearby veins and assist blood return

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Q

pocket valves

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> stops black flow of blood

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