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Where are haustra found?

A.

Large intestine

B.

Pancreas

C.

Small intestine

D.

Stomach

Answer and Explanation

The Correct Answer is A

A. Large intestine:  haustra are sac-like pouches formed by taeniae coli in the large intestine (colon).
B. Pancreas:  the pancreas is a glandular organ and does not have haustra.
C. Small intestine:  the small intestine has plicae circulares and villi, not haustra.
D. Stomach:  the stomach has rugae (folds) but not haustra.


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Explanation

Correct answer: Internal jugular vein (IJV)

The X indicates the internal jugular vein (IJV) - the deep neck vein that runs lateral to the carotid artery and drains venous blood from the brain and deep head structures.

Correct Answer is A

Explanation

A. External jugular vein: the external jugular drains superficial structures of the head and neck (including much of the face and scalp) and empties into the subclavian vein.
B. Superior vena cava: Incorrect (in the direct sense) -the superior vena cava is the large trunk that returns venous blood to the right atrium, but it does not directly drain the face/scalp; it receives blood ultimately via the brachiocephalic veins.
C. Subclavian vein: Partially related but not the primary answer -the subclavian receives blood from the external jugular, but it primarily drains the upper limb; it is a larger trunk rather than the direct superficial drain of face/scalp.
D. Cephalic vein: the cephalic vein is a superficial vein of the lateral upper limb (arm/forearm), not a drain of the head or face.

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