Did You Know!
Unlike arteries, veins have one-way valves that prevent blood from flowing backward. These valves are crucial for ensuring that blood returns to the heart efficiently, especially from the lower extremities against the force of gravity.
Did You Know!
Unlike arteries, veins have one-way valves that prevent blood from flowing backward. These valves are crucial for ensuring that blood returns to the heart efficiently, especially from the lower extremities against the force of gravity.