The _______ Receives Blood from the Upper Portions of the Body

Question

The _______ receives blood from the upper portions of the body.
A) inferior vena cava
B) superior vena cava
C) carotid vein
D) descending aorta

Accepted Answer

The superior vena cava is a large vein that receives blood from the upper portions of the body, including the head, neck, arms, and chest. This blood then flows into the right atrium of the heart. The inferior vena cava, on the other hand, receives blood from the lower portions of the body, such as the legs and abdomen. The carotid vein is not a true vein and the descending aorta carries oxygen-rich blood to the lower portion of the body.