JAMB Biology 1985 Question 19

Question 19

Transport in Animals

The vein which returns blood from the head and arms to the heart is called

  1. A.aorta
  2. B.inferior vena cava
  3. C.superior vena cava
  4. D.pulmonary vein
  5. E.pulmonary artery.
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Answer: C (superior vena cava)

Explanation

The superior (anterior) vena cava brings blood from the head and arms; the inferior vena cava brings it from the lower body.