Asked by amarbir chahal on May 27, 2024
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In humans, the posterior vena cava is called the ________.
A) superior vena cava
B) jugular vein
C) inferior vena cava
D) pulmonary vein
Posterior Vena Cava
Also known as the inferior vena cava, it is a large vein that carries deoxygenated blood from the lower half of the body to the heart.
Superior Vena Cava
A large vein that carries deoxygenated blood from the upper body to the heart.
Jugular Vein
A vein that carries deoxygenated blood from the head back to the heart.
- Understand the function and flow direction of the vena cava system.
Verified Answer
BP
Breanna PursellMay 29, 2024
Final Answer :
C
Explanation :
The posterior vena cava in humans is called the inferior vena cava. The superior vena cava drains blood from the upper part of the body into the heart, while the inferior vena cava drains blood from the lower part of the body into the heart. The jugular vein drains blood from the head and neck, while the pulmonary vein carries oxygenated blood from the lungs to the heart.
Learning Objectives
- Understand the function and flow direction of the vena cava system.