Which of the Following Veins Listed Drains MOST of the Head

Question

Which of the following veins listed drains MOST of the head and neck?
A)Internal jugular vein
B)External jugular vein
C)Inferior alveolar vein
D)Anterior jugular vein

Accepted Answer

The internal jugular vein is the largest vein in the neck and drains most of the blood from the head and neck, including the brain. The external jugular vein drains the superficial regions of the head and neck, the inferior alveolar vein drains the mandible and teeth, and the anterior jugular vein drains the anterior part of the neck.