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Which veins return deoxygenated blood from the head to the heart?
  1. Varicose
  2. Jugular
  3. Femoral
  4. Cranial
Explanation
Answer: B - The jugular veins return deoxygenated blood from the head to the heart. There are two, one on each side of the neck. They are superficial to the sternocleidomastoid, and are easily palpable. Deep massage in the neck must be careful not to disturb the flow of these veins.
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