What is the function of valves in veins? what is the function of valves in veins? they counteract low venous pressure, and prevent backflow of blood away from the heart. they are the reason that a relatively higher amount of blood resides in veins, compared to arteries. they propel blood with great velocity. they compensate for the larger lumens of veins compared to arteries of similar size?

Match each description to the appropriate biome. tropical savanna desert tropical rain forest taiga tundra has sparse vegetation and very cold temperatures located near the equator and contains trees that form dense canopy layers is very hot and dry, and has plants that need little water has cold winters, heavy snowfall and is dominated by conifers has warm temperatures and is dominated by grasses

Which of the following types of rock would most likely contain a fossil? slate granite lava rock limestone

Which kingdom includes some organisms that have no nucleus and can live in an environment with an extremely high salt content