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Functions and Anatomy of Inferior Vena Cava

Functions and Anatomy of Inferior Vena Cava:

The human body has two types of blood vessels – arteries and veins. The arteries carry oxygenated blood or blood rich in oxygen from the heart to the various parts of the body. The veins carry deoxygenated blood or blood rich in carbon dioxide from various parts of the body back to the heart. There are exceptions however such as... Read full guide »