Which of the following helps return blood to the heart?
A) Increased thoracic pressure
B) Valves in the arteries
C) Contracting skeletal muscles
D) Capillary action
E) Ventricular contraction

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Contracting skeletal muscles help in returning blood to the heart by squeezing the veins and pushing the blood towards the heart, especially in the limbs. This mechanism is often referred to as the "muscle pump."

Which of the Following Helps Return Blood to the Heart