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There are valves in the heart between atria and ventricles. Is the purpose of valves in the veins and arteries same?

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The valves between each atrium and its ventricles are one way valves. They allow the blood to flow from the atrium to the ventricle without any hindrance.
The purpose is same, back flow of blood is stopped.
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  2. What are the other differences could you observe between the chambers?

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  3. How are they connected to each other? How are they separated?

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  4. Do you find any specific observation in between two chambers?

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  9. Is there any increase in the water level?

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