Which type of blood vessels have door like structures that prevent the backflow of the blood?

Veins

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Arteries

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Capillaries

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Aorta

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Solution

The correct option is A Veins
Veins are blood vessels which bring back blood from the body to the heart.

The blood passing through the veins is deoxygenated (except in pulmonary veins) and flows at a low pressure. Therefore, veins have valves to prevent the backflow of blood.

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