________ are structures that promote the upward flow of blood in leg veins by preventing backflow.

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).


Valves

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a. True b. False Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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A recommended strategy to prevent AIDS transmission is to refrain from having multiple sex partners or having sex with intravenous drug users

a. true b. false

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How do early microscopes compare with modern microscopes?

What will be an ideal response?

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