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1 Veins have valves which maintain the unidirectional flow of blood, even against gravity. 2  Since the venous pressure is low (7 mm Hg) the valves are of utmost value in the venous return. However, the valves are absent in: 3  The veins of less than 2 mm diameter.  The venae cavae.
The mitral valve regulates the flow of oxygen rich blood from the lungs to pass from the left atrium to the left ventricle.There are two main diseases or malfunctions of heart valves: regurgitation (valve does not close tightly) and stenosis (valve does not open fully).itral Valve Regurgitation, Stenosis, and Prolapse. The mitral valve is referred to as atrioventricular valves because it is located between the left atria and the left ventricle.