Asked by Shelby Donahue on May 08, 2024
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Which blood vessel drains blood from the abdomen, pelvis, and hindlimbs?
A) precava
B) postcava
C) axillary vein
D) internal jugular vein
Postcava
Another term for the inferior vena cava, the large vein that carries deoxygenated blood from the lower half of the body to the right atrium of the heart.
Precava
Often referred to as the superior vena cava, it is a large vein that carries deoxygenated blood from the upper body to the heart.
Internal Jugular Vein
A major vein that carries blood from the head, brain, face, and neck back towards the heart.
- Understand the venous return pathway to the heart.
Verified Answer
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Qassem MohmmadMay 12, 2024
Final Answer :
B
Explanation :
The postcava (also known as inferior vena cava) is the largest vein in the body and drains blood from the abdomen, pelvis, and hindlimbs. The precava (also known as superior vena cava) drains blood from the head, neck, and upper limbs. The axillary vein drains blood from the armpit and upper arm while the internal jugular vein drains blood from the brain and face.
Learning Objectives
- Understand the venous return pathway to the heart.