Question 2 • 2026-2027 EDGE Human Anatomy and Physiology B
Veins contain small valves that keep blood from flowing backward as it travels toward the heart. These valves are especially important because blood in veins moves at relatively low pressure. So the correct choice is small valves; oxygenated blood is not exclusive to veins, and arteries also have muscle in their walls.
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