Objective - Circulation Structure

Question 1

vena cava

Answer 1

large diameter vein that gathers blood from the body and returns it to the heart

Question 2

inferior vena cava

Answer 2

portion of the vena cava that gathers blood from the lower portion of the body

Question 3

superior vena cava

Answer 3

portion of the vena cava that gathers blood from the upper portion of the body (head and arms)