Veins contain valves along their length but arteries do not. Which statement explains this difference?
Blood in a vein flows more slowly, so the vessel must be held open
Blood in a vein is at low pressure, so it could flow backwards easily
Blood in a vein is deoxygenated, so it is kept apart from other blood
Blood in a vein travels further, so it needs help from the vessel wall
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