Why does blood flow in only one direction through the blood vessels?

What will be an ideal response?


The pressure in the arteries is higher than in veins and blood will only flow down its pressure gradient.

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A.   Telencephalon B.   Diencephalon C.   Myelencephalon D.   Metencephalon E.   Mesencephalon

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A lesion in the red nucleus results in ________ tremors.

A. sleeping B. intention C. resting D. reflex

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The process of sperm production is called __________.

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

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What is the name of the hyaline cartilage that covers the epiphyses of long bones?

A. Fibrocartilage B. Articular cartilage C. Periosteum D. Lamella

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