For example, a peripheral neuropathy caused by a vitamin deficiency can be treated -- even reversed -- with vitamin therapy and an improved diet. Likewise, nerve damage brought on by alcohol abuse can often be stopped and improved by avoiding alcohol.
2. Vascular tissue - xylem and phloem in leaves form in strands called veins. Xylem forms on the upper side of a vein (on a vertical leaf, on the side next to the stem), and phloem on the lower side (side away from the stem). a. Veins are like a leaf's fingerprint and can be used to identify plants.
Varicose veins. For other uses, see Varices. Varicose veins are veins that have become enlarged and twisted. The term commonly refers to the veins on the leg, although varicose veins can occur elsewhere. Veins have pairs of leaflet valves to prevent blood from flowing backwards (retrograde flow or venous reflux).