Question

The _________ vein is extremely important to the venous system because all blood from the brain and deep areas of the face and neck are drained into it. There are two of them, one on either side of the neck.

Answer 1

Answer: internal jugular vein

Explanation:

Internal jugular vein can be defined as the paired vein that collects the blood from the face, brain and neck. The vein runs over the carotid sheath along with the common carotid artery. These veins functions to transfer the oxygen to the brain, face and neck and finally to the heart via superior vena cava. The two veins are present each on either side of the neck.