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What causes venous ulcer?
Venous ulcer are caused by venous insufficiency (improper functioning of venous valves).
Are venous valves folds of the tunica externa?
No, the venous valves are folds of the tunica intima, the innermost layer of the vessel.
Which is associated with aging increasing blood pressure weakening of venous valves arteriosclerosis or stenosis of the ductus arteriosus?
weakening of the venous valves
What maintains venous blood flow?
valves
Do both arterial and venous vessels have valves?
No, only venous vessels have valves. Valves in veins help prevent the backflow of blood and aid in promoting blood flow back to the heart. Arterial vessels do not have valves because blood in arteries is under higher pressure and flows away from the heart.
What chronic condition in which venous circulation is inadequate due to partial vein blockage or leakage of venous valves?
Chronic Venous Insufficiency
What has the author R Gottlob written?
R. Gottlob has written: 'Venous valves' -- subject(s): Diseases, Surgery, Vascular Diseases, Veins, Venous valves
What flap of tissue that prevents blood from flowing backwards?
Venous valves .
What A flap of tissue that prevents blood from flowing backwards?
Venous valves .
What is a flap of tissue prevents blood from flowing backwards is a?
Venous valves .
Why does tunica interna of the vasoconstricted section of the arteriole exhibit folds?
These are venous valves.
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