If valves in veins do not work why can blood pooling in legs become more likely?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: Blood can flow backward downward under low pressure
Step 1: Blood from legs must return to the heart against gravity. Step 2: Pressure in veins is low. Step 3: If valves fail blood can flow backward and pool.
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Blood can flow backward downward under low pressure
Why is this the correct answer?
Step 1: Blood from legs must return to the heart against gravity. Step 2: Pressure in veins is low. Step 3: If valves fail blood can flow backward and pool.
Which subject and chapter does this question cover?
This is a Class 10 Science question. Chapter: World of Living. Topic: Life Processes.
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