Large Veins Have ________ to Prevent the Backflow of Blood

question 85

Multiple Choice

Large veins have ________ to prevent the backflow of blood.

• A) tunics
• B) sphincters
• C) valves
• D) shunts

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Definitions:

Medial

Pertains to being situated toward the midline of the body or a structure.

Inferior

Located below or at a lower level; opposite of superior.

Vertebral Cavity

A body cavity housing the spinal cord, protected by the vertebrae of the spine.

Cranial Cavity

The space within the skull that houses and protects the brain.