A Varicose Vein Is

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Multiple Choice

A varicose vein is:

• A) a large-diameter vein that gathers blood from the lower portion of the body and returns it to the heart.
• B) a large-diameter vein that gathers blood from the upper portion of the body and returns it to the heart.
• C) an enlarged, dilated vein toward the surface of the skin.
• D) the lower portion of each side of the heart.
• E) the main artery leaving the heart and distributing oxygenated blood throughout the body.

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