Table of contents

1. Introduction to Anatomy & Physiology5h 43m
2. Cell Chemistry & Cell Components12h 36m
3. Energy & Cell Processes10h 6m
4. Tissues & Histology10h 3m
5. Integumentary System2h 20m
6. Bones & Skeletal Tissue2h 16m
7. The Skeletal System2h 35m
8. Joints2h 17m
9. Muscle Tissue2h 33m
10. Muscles1h 11m
11. Nervous Tissue and Nervous System1h 35m
12. The Central Nervous System1h 6m
- Introduction to the Central Nervous System
  18m
- The Cerebrum
  48m
13. The Peripheral Nervous System1h 26m
14. The Autonomic Nervous System1h 38m
15. The Special Senses2h 41m
16. The Endocrine System2h 48m
17. The Blood3h 22m
18. The Heart2h 42m
19. The Blood Vessels3h 35m
20. The Lymphatic System3h 16m
21. The Immune System14h 37m
22. The Respiratory System3h 20m
23. The Digestive System2h 5m
24. Metabolism and Nutrition4h 0m
25. The Urinary System2h 39m
26. Fluid and Electrolyte Balance, Acid Base Balance37m
27. The Reproductive System2h 5m
28. Human Development1h 21m
29. Heredity3h 32m

19. The Blood Vessels

Veins

Anatomy & Physiology

19. The Blood Vessels

Veins

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Multiple Choice

The inferior vena cava brings blood from the lower regions of the body and empties into the __________.

left atrium

right atrium

right ventricle

aorta

left ventricle

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Understand the function of the inferior vena cava: It is a large vein that carries deoxygenated blood from the lower half of the body to the heart.

Identify the chambers of the heart: The heart has four chambers - the right atrium, right ventricle, left atrium, and left ventricle.

Determine the pathway of blood flow: Deoxygenated blood from the body returns to the heart through the superior and inferior vena cavae.

Recognize where the inferior vena cava empties: The inferior vena cava empties deoxygenated blood into the right atrium of the heart.

Eliminate incorrect options: The left atrium and left ventricle receive oxygenated blood from the lungs, and the aorta carries oxygenated blood from the heart to the body, so they are not correct choices for where the inferior vena cava empties.