PHYSIOLOGY
CARDIOVASCULAR PHYSIOLOGY
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Question
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Which of the following characteristics describe the veins?
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move away from the heart
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have low blood pressure
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distribute blood to body organs
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have high blood pressure
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Veins carry blood back to your heart from the rest of your body. The pressure of the blood returning to the heart is very low, so the walls of veins are much thinner than arteries.
Detailed explanation-2: -Explanation: In the general circulation, the highest blood pressure is found in the aorta and the lowest blood pressure is in the vena cava.
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