Asked by Sabrina Inman on Jun 10, 2024
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All of the following veins drain into the inferior vena cava EXCEPT ________.
A) lumbar veins
B) gonadal veins
C) adrenal veins
D) external iliac vein
Inferior Vena Cava
The inferior vena cava is a large vein that carries deoxygenated blood from the lower and middle parts of the body back to the right atrium of the heart.
Lumbar Veins
Veins located in the lumbar region that drain blood from the lower back and abdominal wall into the inferior vena cava.
- Determine the key functions and parts of the venous system.
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Ranasha FrancisJun 14, 2024
Final Answer :
D
Explanation :
The external iliac vein does not drain into the inferior vena cava, as it becomes the common iliac vein just before joining the inferior vena cava. The other options (lumbar veins, gonadal veins, and adrenal veins) all directly drain into the inferior vena cava.
Learning Objectives
- Determine the key functions and parts of the venous system.