Valves in veins
A. make the use of a skeletal muscle pump unnecessary for venous blood flow.
B. are found only in the largest veins.
C. are formed of the tunica media.
D. are the leading cause of high blood pressure.
E. cause venous blood flow to go in only one direction.
Answer: E
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