PATHOLOGY MCQ
BLOOD VESSELS
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Question
[CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
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What are valves in veins for?
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support them
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protect them
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prevent the backward movement of blood inside them
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provide them elasticity
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Final answer:The valve which prevents back flow of blood in the veins is Semilunar valve .
Detailed explanation-2: -Veins have valves to prevent the backflow of blood because the blood in veins flow .
Detailed explanation-3: -Most veins contain valves (known as the valvula venosa in the TA) to prevent backflow, i.e. ensuring that blood flow is always towards the heart 1.
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