Question

if the valves in veins of the legs fail to stop flow of blood what could be the consequences of this failure?

Answer 1

The blood will get accumulated in the veins and venous insufficiency occurrs.

Answer 2

Answer :

a. Due to presence of valves in the veins the blood in the leg veins only move towards the heart.

b. They check backflow of blood. If the valves in veins of the legs fail to stop flow of blood, the blood accumulates in the veins and causes swelling or inflammation.

c. The blood pressure increases and possibly causing more damage.

d. The swelling of the veins also results in varicose veins and spider veins.

e. If varicose veins are untreated for long time, it leads to venous ulceration.