Question 19
Transport in AnimalsThe vein which returns blood from the head and arms to the heart is called
- A.aorta
- B.inferior vena cava
- C.superior vena cava
- D.pulmonary vein
- 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.