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Arteries have their own pulse; they expand and contract in response to the pulsation of pressure from the heart. Like a resonating muffler, this increases system efficiency, especially when combined with the anti-backwash effects of the vein valves. The body has evolved intimately connected to a pulsating system. How quickly will the blood transport system deteriorate with the pulsation stilled and the valves continuously open?
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