Blood Is Moved Forward Through the Veins by

question 15

Multiple Choice

Blood is moved forward through the veins by

• A) gravity.
• B) the force of the aorta.
• C) valves, which close to prevent antegrade flow.
• D) a decrease in thoracic pressure, which pulls the blood to the right atrium.

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