ENDOCRINE SYSTEM
THYROID FOLLICULAR CELL
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Question
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Internal jugular vein
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External jugular Vein
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Brachiocephalic veins
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Common Carotid vein
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Detailed explanation-1: -The left inferior thyroid vein drains into the left brachiocephalic vein, while the right inferior thyroid vein empties into the right brachiocephalic vein. At times, the inferior thyroid veins may join and drain directly into the superior vena cava or into the right brachiocephalic vein via a common trunk.
Detailed explanation-2: -Your right and left brachiocephalic veins merge to form your superior vena cava. This large vein is located above your heart, and it extends downward to drain blood into your right atrium (top right heart chamber).
Detailed explanation-3: -The superior thyroid vein, along with the middle and inferior thyroid veins, drains a venous plexus on the anterior surface of the thyroid gland 1.