PATHOLOGY

PATHOLOGY MCQ

HEART

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
What vessels carry the blood back to the heart?
A
arteries
B
veins
C
an aorta
D
capillaries
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The superior vena cava is the large vein that brings blood from the head and arms to the heart, and the inferior vena cava brings blood from the abdomen and legs into the heart.

Detailed explanation-2: -One-Way Valves in the Veins One-way valves consist of two flaps (cusps or leaflets) with edges that meet. These valves help veins return blood to the heart. As blood moves toward the heart, it pushes the flaps open like a pair of one-way swinging doors (shown on the left).

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