Asked by Vu Hoa Duong (K13_HN) on Jul 02, 2024

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List the blood vessels that a drop of blood will pass through as it leaves the head and travels towards the heart:
1 External jugular vein
2 Precava
3 Subclavian vein
4 Brachiocephalic vein

A) 1, 3, 4, 2
B) 1, 2, 3, 4
C) 1, 4, 3, 2
D) 1, 4, 2, 3

Brachiocephalic Vein

A large vein in the upper chest that is formed by the union of the internal jugular and subclavian veins and drains blood from the head, neck, and upper extremities.

Precava

A term not recognized as a standard anatomical or medical key term, indicating it may be incorrect or misspelled. NO.

External Jugular Vein

A vein located on each side of the neck that drains blood from the head, neck, and upper chest area into the superior vena cava.

  • Become familiar with the path taken by venous return to the heart.
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SANAM DAHAL7 days ago
Final Answer :
A
Explanation :
Blood leaving the head first enters the external jugular vein, then flows into the subclavian vein, followed by the brachiocephalic vein, and finally into the precava (superior vena cava) before reaching the heart.