Damage to valves in veins would
A) increase the amount of blood returning to the heart.
B) result in brain swelling.
C) decrease the amount of blood returning to the heart.
D) have no effect of blood returning to the heart.
E) cause blood to flow to the lung.

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Damage to valves in veins would decrease the amount of blood returning to the heart because the valves prevent blood from flowing back down through the veins and damage to these valves can result in the blood being allowed to flow backwards, causing decreased blood flow and pooling in the veins.

Damage to Valves in Veins Would